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Carteret County
Marshallberg, NC
28553
28553 ZIP Code — Marshallberg, NC
Carteret County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28553 is located in
Marshallberg ,
North Carolina ,
within Carteret County .
It covers approximately 1.11 square miles and serves a population of
444 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 252 .
About ZIP code 28553
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $83,510. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 28553 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
444
Population density
400 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
1.11 sq mi
Water area
4.06 sq mi
Latitude
34.7299
Longitude
-76.5204
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
252
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.4%
44.5%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
6.7%
32.2%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
50.6%
18.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.3%
4.8%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$83,510
Median household income
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 44 9.9% 18 and over 400 90.1% 65 and over 91 20.5% Median age 56.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.4%
44.5%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
6.7%
32.2%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
50.6%
18.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.3%
4.8%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 16.2% $15k–$25k 6.1% $35k–$50k 22.3% $75k–$100k 17.3% $100k–$150k 3.0% $150k–$200k 13.2% $200k+ 21.8% Median income $83,510
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 75.1% Renter occupied 24.9% Vacant 47.9% Single-family detached 95.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.5% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.10
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.0% 1990–1999 9.5% 1980–1989 17.2% 1970–1979 6.3% 1960–1969 13.8% 1950–1959 8.7% 1940–1949 20.1% 1939 or earlier 20.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 24.9% 3 bedrooms 43.1% 4 bedrooms 14.0% 5+ bedrooms 18.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 26.9% 2 vehicles 54.3% 3 or more 18.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 54.3% Propane / LP gas 29.4% Wood 16.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 56 28.4% Cohabiting couple 49 24.9% Male householder, no spouse 22 11.2% Female householder, no spouse 70 35.5% Households with children under 18 26 13.2% Households with seniors (65+) 61 31.0% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 51.5% 20.1% Married 26.2% 27.3% Separated 0.0% 11.0% Widowed 5.8% 19.6% Divorced 16.5% 22.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
19.0%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.0% Bachelor's or higher 21.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 9 37.5% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 15 62.5% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
22.7%
Public administration
17.1%
Professional & management
13.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Education & healthcare
7.8%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 66.2% Service 19.0% Sales & office 2.6% Natural resources & construction 5.2% Production & transportation 7.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 35.7% Government 25.7% Self-employed 38.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.5% Carpool 17.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 17.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
19.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.6% Retirement income 20.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 5.6% Food stamps / SNAP 30.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.4% High blood pressure 40.2% High cholesterol 40.0% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 33.1% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 16.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 62.8% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 11.0%
Disability % Any disability 23.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.9% 65 and over 60.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.1% Public insurance 33.1% No insurance 28.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 424 95.5% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 444 100.0% Born in same state 434 97.7% Born in different state 284 64.0% Foreign born 10 2.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 103 23.2% Italian 80 18%
Ancestry Count % Polish 14 3.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.4% Internet access 93.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28553
What city is ZIP code 28553 in?
ZIP code 28553 is primarily assigned to Marshallberg, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28553 in?
ZIP code 28553 falls within Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28553?
28% of residents in ZIP code 28553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 28553 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 28553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 28553 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 28553 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 28553?
ZIP code 28553 has an estimated population of 444 residents, with a density of 400 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28553 in?
ZIP code 28553 observes the EST timezone.
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