28557 ZIP Code
Morehead City, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28557 |
| City/Town: | Morehead City |
| County: | Carteret |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,379 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,947 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,809 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,294 |
| Median Home Value: | $304,500 |
| Land Area: | 14.2 sq miles
36.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.1 sq miles
23.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.7378, -76.7503 |
Population Information (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,379 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,257 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,122 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 704 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 799 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 732 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 609 | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 646 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,759 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,396 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,286 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 862 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,379 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,275 | 14.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,420 | 9.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 512 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $304,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,071 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,294 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,622 | 82.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,672 | 18.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,876 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,746 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,889 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 179 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 641 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,373 | 20.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,669 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,269 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,086 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,672 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28557 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,947 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,049 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,844 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,809 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,353 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,963 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 259 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,690 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,004 | 71.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,308 | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 651 | 9.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,207 | 85.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 738 | 4.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 327 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 177 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 912 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 302 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 756 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 352 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 271 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28557 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 463 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 286 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 704 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 680 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 968 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,290 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 870 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,252 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 557 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 552 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28557 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,634 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 476 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 133 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 201 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 574 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28557 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 70 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 355 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 578 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 685 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 344 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 135 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 562 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 773 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,688 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 721 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 509 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 393 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,829 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,321 | 73.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,400 | 41.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,256 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28557 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,180 | 68.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,295 | 43.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,743 | 36.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 338 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 146 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 587 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28557 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,066 | 65.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 628 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 247 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 593 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 447 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 227 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 613 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 468 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28557 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 68 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 710 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,672 | 18.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,612 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,879 | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,022 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 863 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 497 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 444 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 527 | 5.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28557 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 281 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 531 | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,188 | 23.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,190 | 45.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,793 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 311 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28557 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 182 | 2.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 559 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,775 | 88.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 55 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28557 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 611 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,527 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,947 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,537 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28557 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 285 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 83 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 177 | 3.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 469 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,373 | 28.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,612 | 33.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 710 | 14.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 167 | 3.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28557 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,687 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $497 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,071 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.68 | 2.38 |
Households (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,622 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,170 | 41.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,084 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,468 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,566 | 33.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,578 | 20.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,055 | 40.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.99 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.70 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28557 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,103 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,612 | 26.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,354 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 186 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 900 | 14.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,461 | 23.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28557 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,737 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 226 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 175 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,234 | 45.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 537 | 19.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 565 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,641 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,506 | 11.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,085 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,594 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 104 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,052 | 40.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,438 | 55.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28557 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,139 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,079 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,115 | 53.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 964 | 46.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 483 | 23.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,803 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 155 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 576 | 371.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 576 | 371.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 576 | 371.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 132 | 85.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 25 | 16.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 27 | 17.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 231 | 149.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 12.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28557 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,675 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,661 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,014 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 516 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 379 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 111 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28557 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,622 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,140 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Morehead City, NC28557