28594 ZIP Code
Emerald Isle, North carolina
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28594 |
| City/Town: | Emerald Isle |
| County: | Carteret |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 3,870 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,982 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,701 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,739 |
| Median Home Value: | $489,200 |
| Land Area: | 5.7 sq miles
14.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 14.7 sq miles
38.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.7011, -76.9739 |
Population Information (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,870 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 1,863 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,007 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 57.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 154 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 109 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 160 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 223 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 79 | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 193 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 299 | 7.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 494 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 447 | 11.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 515 | 13.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 824 | 21.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 312 | 8.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 61 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $489,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,373 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,739 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,751 | 26.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,988 | 74.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,479 | 84.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 272 | 15.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,145 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 41 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 481 | 15.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 668 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 311 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 906 | 28.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 726 | 23.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28594 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,982 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $131,444 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,144 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,701 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,637 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,564 | 99.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,764 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,123 | 71.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 285 | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 156 | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,596 | 92.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 257 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 122 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 75 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 17 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28594 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 37 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 24 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 68 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 98 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 232 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 306 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 190 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 279 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 200 | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 317 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28594 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,149 | 73.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 44 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 48 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 29 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 321 | 20.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28594 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 120 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 104 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 275 | 17.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 52 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 36 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 138 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 219 | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 276 | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 182 | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 42 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 120 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.3% | 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 (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,674 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,237 | 83.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,531 | 39.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 139 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28594 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,182 | 67.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 864 | 49.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 780 | 44.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 23 | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 13 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 30 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28594 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,964 | 58.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 910 | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 142 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 45 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 172 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 126 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 485 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 888 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28594 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 89 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 491 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 915 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,690 | 25.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,158 | 32.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,167 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 188 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 41 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28594 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 109 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 230 | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 926 | 13.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,233 | 48.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,642 | 24.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 599 | 8.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28594 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 36 | 2.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 178 | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,517 | 86.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28594 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 20 | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 411 | 23.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 862 | 49.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 458 | 26.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28594 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 18 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 72 | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 24 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 107 | 7.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 98 | 6.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 446 | 30.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 554 | 37.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 160 | 10.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28594 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,550 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $697 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,373 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,751 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,163 | 66.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 237 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 268 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 285 | 16.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 323 | 18.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 743 | 42.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.58 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28594 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,702 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 260 | 15.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,232 | 72.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 32 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 139 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 214 | 12.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28594 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 552 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 250 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 174 | 31.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 123 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,229 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 452 | 14.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,813 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 455 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 166 | 36.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 289 | 63.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28594 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,231 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 617 | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 181 | 29.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 362 | 58.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 147 | 23.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 74 | 12.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28594 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,807 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 21 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 63 | 300.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 63 | 300.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 63 | 300.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 32 | 152.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 61.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 52.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28594 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,716 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,614 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 102 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 46 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 50 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28594 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,751 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,737 | 99.2% | 89.4% |
Emerald Isle, NC28594