28570 ZIP Code — Newport, NC

Carteret County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28570 is located in Newport, North Carolina, within Carteret County. It covers approximately 148.76 square miles and serves a population of 21,518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28570

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,008. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28570 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,518

population

148.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28570 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28570

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28570. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport	Acceptable
Newport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28557 Morehead City (7.2 mi) 28512 Atlantic Beach (7.6 mi) 28532 Havelock (8.5 mi) 28533 Cherry Point (8.5 mi) 28594 Emerald Isle (10.3 mi) 28584 Swansboro (12.9 mi) 28582 Stella (14.7 mi) 28510 Arapahoe (16.3 mi) 28528 Gloucester (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,518
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	148.76 sq mi
Water area	9.29 sq mi
Latitude	34.7756
Longitude	-76.8859
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	43.6%	44.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

21,518

Population

145

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$73,008

Median household income

$36,679

Per capita income

$215,800

Median home value

$985

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

8,472

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

460

Under 5

428

479

5–9

445

734

10–14

683

741

15–19

689

615

20–24

572

1,211

25–34

1,126

1,499

35–44

1,395

1,509

45–54

1,404

755

55–59

703

1,038

60–64

965

1,348

65–74

1,253

623

75–84

580

136

85+

127

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,050	18.8%
18 and over	17,468	81.2%
65 and over	4,067	18.9%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 3.6%

Other race 2.8%

Black or African American 2.6%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	19,047	85.2%
Hispanic or Latino	840	3.8%
Two or more races	812	3.6%
Other race	628	2.8%
Black or African American	577	2.6%
Asian	406	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	48	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	44.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$73,008

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,800
Median rent / month	$985
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	59.6%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	89.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,890	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	558	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,438	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,684	19.6%
Households with children under 18	2,466	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,814	32.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	22.4%
Married	55.5%	55.2%
Separated	1.1%	3.3%
Widowed	4.4%	8.0%
Divorced	9.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	345	7.7%
Kindergarten	88	2.0%
Elementary school	1,750	38.8%
High school	1,340	29.7%
College / grad school	983	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.3%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Professional & management 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Public administration 10.1%

Construction 10.0%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,265	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,630	95.9%
Spanish	406	2.0%
Other Indo-European	337	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	59	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,533	95.4%
Born in same state	20,222	94.0%
Born in different state	11,531	53.6%
Foreign born	311	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	985	4.6%
Not a US citizen	464	47.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,737	22%
Italian	3,095	14.4%
Arab	1,555	7.2%
English	197	0.9%
German	163	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	112	0.5%
Irish	32	0.1%
Norwegian	14	0.1%
Dutch	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28570

What city is ZIP code 28570 in?

ZIP code 28570 is primarily assigned to Newport, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28570 in?

ZIP code 28570 falls within Carteret County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28570 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 28570 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28570 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 28570 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28570?

ZIP code 28570 has an estimated population of 21,518 residents, with a density of 145 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28570?

The median home value in ZIP code 28570 is $215,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 28570 in?

ZIP code 28570 observes the EST timezone.