Carteret County, North Carolina ZIP codes
17 ZIP codes are in Carteret County, plus 2 that cross in from neighboring counties. It's part of the Morehead City, NC micro area.
- ZIP codes
- 17
- Population in these ZIPs
- 74,790
- Avg. median income
- $74,600population-weighted
- Cities & towns
- 17
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ZIP codes in Carteret County
| ZIP code | City | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28511 | Atlantic | 610 | $55,978 | $229,400 |
| 28512 | Atlantic Beach | 3,358 | $91,488 | $609,600 |
| 28516 | Beaufort | 11,289 | $66,057 | $417,000 |
| 28520 | Cedar Island | 101 | $80,859 | $287,800 |
| 28524 | Davis | 261 | $74,219 | $226,900 |
| 28528 | Gloucester | 407 | $64,000 | $342,700 |
| 28531 | Harkers Island | 1,060 | $60,000 | $404,200 |
| 28553 | Marshallberg | 413 | $88,984 | $269,400 |
| 28557 | Morehead City | 15,253 | $68,528 | $415,200 |
| 28570 | Newport | 22,197 | $70,229 | $343,300 |
| 28575 | Salter Path | 169 | — | $439,100 |
| 28577 | Sealevel | 318 | $96,563 | $184,700 |
| 28579 | Smyrna | 331 | $64,519 | $286,800 |
| 28581 | Stacy | 118 | — | $251,000 |
| 28584 | Swansboro | 14,939 | $87,414 | $401,300 |
| 28589 | Williston | 32 | — | — |
| 28594 | Emerald Isle | 3,934 | $89,773 | $761,400 |
ZIP codes partly in Carteret County
These ZIP codes are mostly in a neighboring county but cover part of Carteret County.
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28555 | Maysville | Onslow County | 5,914 | $69,236 | $235,700 |
| 28582 | Stella | Onslow County | 1,658 | $89,348 | $380,400 |
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
Cities and towns in Carteret County
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in Carteret County, North Carolina?
17 ZIP codes are mainly in Carteret County, and 2 more ZIP codes from neighboring areas reach partly into it.
What cities are in Carteret County?
ZIP codes in Carteret County use the city names Atlantic, Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Cedar Island, Davis, Emerald Isle, Gloucester, Harkers Island, Marshallberg, Morehead City, Newport and Salter Path and others.
What metro area is Carteret County in?
Carteret County is part of the Morehead City, NC micropolitan statistical area.