28594 ZIP Code – Emerald Isle, North Carolina

28594 is a ZIP code serving Emerald Isle, North Carolina in Carteret County with a population of approximately 3,870 residents. The median household income is $85,982 — above the North Carolina average and above the national average. The median home value of $489,200 is well above the national average, with 85.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,373 is above the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing).

At 1.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 58.7, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28584, 28575, 28570.

ZIP Code 28594 Data

Population 3,870
Median Household Income $85,982
Median Home Value $489,200
Median Rent $1,373
Median Age 58.7
Unemployment Rate 1.4%
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.0%

ZIP 28594 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28594NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population3,87012k10k
Median Household Income$85k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$489k$213k$258k
Median Rent$1,373$968$1,088
Median Age58.743.343.2
Unemployment Rate1.4%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate3.9%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher52.0%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28584 SWANSBORO 14,197 $74,698
28575 SALTER PATH 207 $116,250
28570 NEWPORT 21,518 $73,008
28582 STELLA 1,750 $62,171
28512 ATLANTIC BEACH 3,414 $72,500