28581 ZIP Code — Stacy, NC
Carteret County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28581 is located in Stacy, North Carolina, within Carteret County. It covers approximately 9.11 square miles and serves a population of 153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.
153
population
9.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28581 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28581
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Acceptable |
| Stacy | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28577 Sealevel (2.4 mi)
28511 Atlantic (3.8 mi)
28524 Davis (5.7 mi)
28579 Smyrna (7.3 mi)
28516 Beaufort (7.3 mi)
28520 Cedar Island (9 mi)
28553 Marshallberg (10.8 mi)
28528 Gloucester (11.4 mi)
28531 Harkers Island (15.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 153 |
| Population density | 17 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.68 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.8584 |
| Longitude | -76.4122 |
| 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 | 37.1% | 44.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 8.6% | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 23.3% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
153
Population
17
People per sq mi
51.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$35,995
Per capita income
$165,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.0%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
143
Housing units
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
6
6
10–14
5
5
20–24
4
8
25–34
7
11
35–44
9
11
45–54
8
23
55–59
18
3
60–64
3
11
65–74
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24 | 15.7% |
| 18 and over | 129 | 84.3% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 51.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.1% | 44.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 8.6% | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 23.3% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
23.3%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
40.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 23.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 40.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
27.8%
$150k–$200k
35.2%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
11.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% |
| Vacant | 59.7% |
| Single-family detached | 87.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 46.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 74.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 10.0% |
| 3 or more | 50.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 60 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 21 | 35.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 20 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.9% | 0.0% |
| Married | 73.1% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
35.0%
Some college, no degree
14.2%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 13 | 54.2% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 5 | 20.8% |
| High school | 6 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.3%
Manufacturing
16.2%
Transportation & utilities
13.2%
Information
13.2%
Public administration
13.2%
Other services
8.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.1% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 29.4% |
| Production & transportation | 26.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 35.3% |
| Government | 64.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 42.6% |
| Carpool | 35.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 8.8% |
| Other means | 13.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.0% |
| Retirement income | 60.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 63.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 140 | 91.5% |
| 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) | 153 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 153 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 109 | 71.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 53 | 34.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 23 | 15% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28581
What city is ZIP code 28581 in?
ZIP code 28581 is primarily assigned to Stacy, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28581 in?
ZIP code 28581 falls within Carteret County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 28581 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 28581 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 28581 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 28581 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28581?
The median home value in ZIP code 28581 is $165,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 28581?
ZIP code 28581 has an estimated population of 153 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28581 in?
ZIP code 28581 observes the EST timezone.