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28516

North Carolina · 11,289 residents · 125.702 sq mi
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ZIP 28516 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,057. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $315,400. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Carteret County, 28516 ranks 10th by median household income.

$66,057
US average: $82,259
$315,400
US average: $376,019
31.4%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score35.3%(3,987)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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