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28557

North Carolina · 15,253 residents · 14.188 sq mi
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ZIP 28557 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $362,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Carteret County, 28557 ranks 9th by median household income.

$68,528
US average: $82,259
$362,800
US average: $376,019
41.6%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
17.0%
Age 65+
28.1%
47.8%
52.2%
1.95 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(12,563)
Black4.6%(701)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(961)
Asian1.3%(198)
Other5.4%(830)
Diversity Score39.1%(5,956)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Carteret County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST9TH OF 14HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28511$55,978
28512$91,488
28516$66,057
28520$80,859
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28557?

ZIP code 28557 has about 15,253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28557?

The typical household in ZIP code 28557 earns about $68,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28557 expensive?

In ZIP code 28557, the median home is worth about $362,800, and the typical rent is about $1,149 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28557?

About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28557 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28557?

About 11.4% of people in ZIP code 28557 live below the federal poverty line.

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