28575 ZIP Code — Salter Path, NC

Carteret County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28575 is located in Salter Path, North Carolina, within Carteret County. It covers approximately 0.24 square miles and serves a population of 207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28575

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $116,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 28575 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

207

population

0.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28575 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28575

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28575. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salter Path	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	207
Population density	863 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	0.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.6888
Longitude	-76.8867
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	16.3%	44.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	45.9%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	12.8%	4.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

207

Population

863

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$116,250

Median household income

$41,057

Per capita income

$321,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

316

Housing units

34.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37	17.9%
18 and over	170	82.1%
65 and over	32	15.5%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Asian 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	199	96.1%
Asian	8	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.3%	44.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	45.9%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	12.8%	4.8%	6.0%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	2.5%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	20.3%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$116,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 29.9%

$500k–$1M 17.9%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$321,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	75.9%
Single-family detached	45.4%
Large apartment buildings	18.9%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	49.4%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	83.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	68.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	14	17.7%
Households with children under 18	19	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	43.0%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	14.3%
Married	58.0%	70.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.9%
Divorced	4.0%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 16.7%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	34.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	26.9%
High school	11	16.4%
College / grad school	38	56.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.6%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Construction 14.3%

Wholesale trade 11.8%

Professional & management 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Information 5.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.3%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.8%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	17.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	75.9%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.2%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.9%
Public insurance	16.9%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	199	96.1%
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)	199	96.1%
Born in same state	199	96.1%
Born in different state	148	71.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	3.9%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	25.1%
Arab	45	21.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	17.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28575

What city is ZIP code 28575 in?

ZIP code 28575 is primarily assigned to Salter Path, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28575 in?

ZIP code 28575 falls within Carteret County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28575 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 28575 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28575?

The median household income in ZIP code 28575 is $116,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28575?

The median home value in ZIP code 28575 is $321,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 28575?

ZIP code 28575 has an estimated population of 207 residents, with a density of 866 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28575 in?

ZIP code 28575 observes the EST timezone.