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28579

North Carolina · 331 residents · 17.459 sq mi
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ZIP 28579 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,519. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $506,600. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Carteret County, 28579 ranks 11th by median household income.

$64,519
US average: $82,259
$506,600
US average: $376,019
20.9%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.2%
Age 65+
42.6%
42.6%
57.4%
2.16 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(331)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Carteret County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST11TH 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 28579?

ZIP code 28579 has about 331 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28579?

The typical household in ZIP code 28579 earns about $64,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28579 expensive?

In ZIP code 28579, the median home is worth about $506,600.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28579?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28579 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28579?

About 15.7% of people in ZIP code 28579 live below the federal poverty line.

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