28524 ZIP Code — Davis, NC

Carteret County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28524 is located in Davis, North Carolina, within Carteret County. It covers approximately 3.63 square miles and serves a population of 275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28524

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,813.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 28524 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

275

population

3.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Davis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28579 Smyrna (2.1 mi) 28553 Marshallberg (5 mi) 28528 Gloucester (5.7 mi) 28581 Stacy (5.7 mi) 28516 Beaufort (7.8 mi) 28577 Sealevel (8.2 mi) 28511 Atlantic (9.4 mi) 28531 Harkers Island (9.6 mi) 28520 Cedar Island (14.7 mi) 28557 Morehead City (17.1 mi) 28512 Atlantic Beach (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	275
Population density	76 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	3.63 sq mi
Water area	9.15 sq mi
Latitude	34.7906
Longitude	-76.4709
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.9%	44.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

275

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$90,813

Median household income

$27,111

Per capita income

$183,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

30.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	92	33.5%
18 and over	183	66.5%
65 and over	25	9.1%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	275	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.9%	44.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	6.0%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 49.0%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	49.0%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
Median income	$90,813

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 57.8%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	36.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	36.1%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	38.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.1%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	46.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.9%
Propane / LP gas	55.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	77.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	15	15.3%
Households with children under 18	49	50.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	26.5%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	16.4%
Married	100.0%	67.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.4%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 24.6%

Bachelor's degree 30.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	81.1%
High school	10	18.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 29.1%

Professional & management 27.0%

Finance & real estate 16.9%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Construction 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	33.1%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	25.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.8%
Work from home	28.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.4%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	97.5%
Public insurance	6.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	236	85.8%
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)	275	100.0%
Born in same state	275	100.0%
Born in different state	197	71.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	49	17.8%
Italian	40	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	11	4%
Arab	7	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28524

What city is ZIP code 28524 in?

ZIP code 28524 is primarily assigned to Davis, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28524 in?

ZIP code 28524 falls within Carteret County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28524 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 28524 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 28524 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 28524 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28524?

The median home value in ZIP code 28524 is $183,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 28524?

ZIP code 28524 has an estimated population of 275 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28524 in?

ZIP code 28524 observes the EST timezone.