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28516

North Carolina · 11,289 residents · 126 sq mi
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With 11,289 people, ZIP 28516 is a ZIP code in Carteret County. The median age is 55.6, about 17 years above the US median. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. Owners hold 72% of the housing stock. Renters pay $944 a month at the median. The average commute runs 21 minutes. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Carteret County, 28516 ranks 10th by median household income.

$66,057
US average: $82,259
$45,301
US average: $44,673
$315,400
US average: $376,019
31.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
126 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
13.1%
Age 65+
30.7%
47.9%
52.1%
1.92 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(9,490)
Black9.1%(1,022)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(269)
Asian0%(1)
Other4.5%(507)
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Carteret County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST10TH OF 14HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28511$55,978
28512$91,488
28520$80,859
28524$74,219
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28516?

ZIP code 28516 has about 11,289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28516?

The typical household in ZIP code 28516 earns about $66,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28516 expensive?

In ZIP code 28516, the median home is worth about $315,400, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28516?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28516 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28516?

About 11.8% of people in ZIP code 28516 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024