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ZIP code 28520: Cedar Island, NC

28520 is a ZIP code in Cedar Island, North Carolina, mainly in Carteret County, part of the Morehead City, NC micro area. About 101 people live here.

Population
101
Median household income
$80,859
Typical home value
$287,800+6.2% in 12 months
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
58.3
Homeowners
100%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 28520 details

CityCedar Island
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCarteret County
Metro areaMorehead City, NC
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area91.6 sq mi, plus 105.3 sq mi of water
Population density1 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher25.7% of adults 25+
Center coordinates34.99595, -76.46680

ZIP codes near 28520

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
28577Sealevel, NC7.1 mi318
28511Atlantic, NC9.5 mi610
28581Stacy, NC10.6 mi118
28579Smyrna, NC12.8 mi331
28516Beaufort, NC13.0 mi11,289
28556Merritt, NC13.5 mi752
28571Oriental, NC13.9 mi2,678
28589Williston, NC13.9 mi32

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

Buying a home in 28520?

A typical home in ZIP code 28520 is worth about $287,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $80,859 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 28520

What city is ZIP code 28520?

ZIP code 28520 is in Cedar Island, NC, in Carteret County.

What county is ZIP code 28520 in?

28520 is mainly in Carteret County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 28520?

About 101 people live in ZIP code 28520, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 28520 in?

28520 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.