County ProfileNC
Carteret County
Population: 67,686 · 17 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
67,686
People
Median age
50.5
Housing
Total households
31,977
Income
Median household income
$72,322
Housing
Total housing units
52,181
Employment
Employment rate
51.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.9%
County details
Local time 02:22:21(ET)| Name | Carteret |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 17total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 15 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 252, 472, 910 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 34.8583428, -76.5358602 |
| Land area | 507.6 sq miles(1,314.7 km²) |
Map of Carteret county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Carteret County
Compare the largest cities in Carteret County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead City | 9,556 | $56,233 | 1ZIPs |
| Beaufort | 4,464 | $53,321 | 1ZIPs |
| Newport | 4,364 | $56,351 | 1ZIPs |
| Emerald Isle | 3,847 | $89,773 | 1ZIPs |
| Stella | 1,891 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Atlantic Beach | 1,364 | $70,402 | 1ZIPs |
| Harkers Island | 1,127 | $60,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Smyrna | 643 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gloucester | 495 | $64,667 | 1ZIPs |
| Atlantic | 468 | $51,071 | 1ZIPs |
| Marshallberg | 341 | $88,438 | 1ZIPs |
| Davis | 311 | $74,219 | 1ZIPs |
| Sealevel | 302 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cedar Island | 254 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stacy | 187 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Salter Path | 164 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Williston | 28 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Carteret County
Review the most populated postal areas across Carteret County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28570 | Newport | $70,229 | 21,647 |
| 28557 | Morehead City | $68,528 | 14,910 |
| 28516 | Beaufort | $66,057 | 11,204 |
| 28594 | Emerald Isle | $89,773 | 3,849 |
| 28512 | Atlantic Beach | $91,488 | 3,011 |
| 28582 | Stella | $89,348 | 1,891 |
| 28531 | Harkers Island | $60,000 | 1,127 |
| 28579 | Smyrna | $64,519 | 643 |
| 28528 | Gloucester | $64,000 | 588 |
| 28511 | Atlantic | $55,978 | 561 |
| 28553 | Marshallberg | $88,984 | 382 |
| 28524 | Davis | $74,219 | 314 |
| 28577 | Sealevel | $96,563 | 302 |
| 28520 | Cedar Island | $80,859 | 254 |
| 28581 | Stacy | — | 187 |
| 28575 | Salter Path | — | 164 |
| 28589 | Williston | — | 28 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS