Morehead City, NC micro area ZIP codes
The Morehead City, NC micropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33980) covers 1 county in North Carolina and 17 ZIP codes.
- ZIP codes
- 17
- Population
- 74,790
- Avg. median income
- $74,600population-weighted
- Counties
- 1
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Counties in the Morehead City, NC area
ZIP codes in the Morehead City, NC area
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28511 | Atlantic | Carteret County | 610 | $55,978 | $229,400 |
| 28512 | Atlantic Beach | Carteret County | 3,358 | $91,488 | $609,600 |
| 28516 | Beaufort | Carteret County | 11,289 | $66,057 | $417,000 |
| 28520 | Cedar Island | Carteret County | 101 | $80,859 | $287,800 |
| 28524 | Davis | Carteret County | 261 | $74,219 | $226,900 |
| 28528 | Gloucester | Carteret County | 407 | $64,000 | $342,700 |
| 28531 | Harkers Island | Carteret County | 1,060 | $60,000 | $404,200 |
| 28553 | Marshallberg | Carteret County | 413 | $88,984 | $269,400 |
| 28557 | Morehead City | Carteret County | 15,253 | $68,528 | $415,200 |
| 28570 | Newport | Carteret County | 22,197 | $70,229 | $343,300 |
| 28575 | Salter Path | Carteret County | 169 | — | $439,100 |
| 28577 | Sealevel | Carteret County | 318 | $96,563 | $184,700 |
| 28579 | Smyrna | Carteret County | 331 | $64,519 | $286,800 |
| 28581 | Stacy | Carteret County | 118 | — | $251,000 |
| 28584 | Swansboro | Carteret County | 14,939 | $87,414 | $401,300 |
| 28589 | Williston | Carteret County | 32 | — | — |
| 28594 | Emerald Isle | Carteret County | 3,934 | $89,773 | $761,400 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in the Morehead City, NC micro area?
17 ZIP codes, based on each ZIP code's main county.
Which counties make up the Morehead City, NC area?
Carteret County.
What is an MSA?
A metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a core city of 50,000+ people plus the surrounding counties tied to it by commuting, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Micropolitan areas have a core of 10,000–50,000. Together they are called core-based statistical areas (CBSAs).