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28579

North Carolina · 331 residents · 17.5 sq mi
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With 331 people, ZIP 28579 is a ZIP code in Carteret County. At a median age of 62.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 86% of the housing stock. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The average commute runs 42 minutes. 0% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Carteret County, 28579 ranks 11th by median household income.

$64,519
US average: $82,259
$35,176
US average: $44,673
$506,600
US average: $376,019
20.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
17.5 sq mi
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)
0
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
7.9
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
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