Carteret County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 17 ZIP codes · 17 cities
17
ZIP codes
68,541
population (2021)
+3.1%
pop change since 2010
37031
FIPS code
Carteret County ZIP code map
About Carteret County
Carteret County is located in North Carolina and contains 17 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 68,541 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.1% from 66,469 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Carteret County is 37031.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 68,541 |
| 2010 population | 66,469 |
| Change | +3.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37031 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Carteret County
Atlantic
Atlantic Beach
Beaufort
Cedar Island
Davis
Emerald Isle
Gloucester
Harkers Island
Marshallberg
Morehead City
Newport
Salter Path
Sealevel
Smyrna
Stacy
Stella
Williston
ZIP codes for Carteret County, NC (17)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28511 | Atlantic | Carteret | View map |
| 28512 | Atlantic Beach | Carteret | View map |
| 28516 | Beaufort | Carteret | View map |
| 28520 | Cedar Island | Carteret | View map |
| 28524 | Davis | Carteret | View map |
| 28528 | Gloucester | Carteret | View map |
| 28531 | Harkers Island | Carteret | View map |
| 28553 | Marshallberg | Carteret | View map |
| 28557 | Morehead City | Carteret | View map |
| 28570 | Newport | Carteret | View map |
| 28575 | Salter Path | Carteret | View map |
| 28577 | Sealevel | Carteret | View map |
| 28579 | Smyrna | Carteret | View map |
| 28581 | Stacy | Carteret | View map |
| 28582 | Stella | Carteret | View map |
| 28589 | Williston | Carteret | View map |
| 28594 | Emerald Isle | Carteret | View map |
Demographics & statistics
73,427
Population
49.0
Median age
$68,370
Median household income
$40,031
Per capita income
$243,727
Median home value
$631
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
44,391
Housing units
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,523
Under 5
1,526
1,686
5–9
1,689
2,029
10–14
2,031
1,976
15–19
1,978
1,605
20–24
1,607
3,479
25–34
3,485
4,161
35–44
4,167
4,685
45–54
4,691
2,581
55–59
2,584
3,552
60–64
3,558
5,737
65–74
5,745
2,781
75–84
2,785
892
85+
894
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,066 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 60,361 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 18,834 | 26.0% |
| Median age | 49.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.3%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black or African American
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,439 | 85.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,617 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,171 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,127 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 1,077 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 868 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 243 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $68,370 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
6.1%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
$200k–$300k
20.6%
$300k–$500k
21.5%
$500k–$1M
14.4%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,727 |
| Median rent / month | $631 |
| Owner occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter occupied | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 41.7% |
| Single-family detached | 73.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.4% |
| Electricity | 75.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16,877 | 56.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,751 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,291 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,448 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,519 | 22.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13,192 | 41.5% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.8% | 16.8% |
| Married | 60.0% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 12.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,028 | 9.4% |
| Kindergarten | 568 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,949 | 48.5% |
| High school | 3,509 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,708 | 14.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Professional & management
11.2%
Retail trade
10.3%
Public administration
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Other services
7.5%
Construction
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.1% |
| Government | 22.9% |
| Self-employed | 11.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.2% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
11.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.4% |
| Retirement income | 39.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7,690 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 42.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.2% |
| Public insurance | 39.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 70,378 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 840 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 581 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 188 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 71,164 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 70,066 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 39,606 | 60.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,098 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,263 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,163 | 38.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 16,120 | 22% |
| Italian | 9,439 | 12.9% |
| Arab | 6,765 | 9.2% |
| English | 951 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 599 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 316 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 213 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 125 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 95 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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