PlainZIP

Newport, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28570

Carteret County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,432
67/sq mi
$70,229
Median income
$260,000
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newport pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
67
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28570 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28570 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport, Carteret County, North Carolina, with 21,432 residents across 322.3 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28570 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,229 (2% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $38,832. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $260,000 for a typical home value (0% above the state average), with rent averaging $988 a month; 77.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 28570 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Carteret County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 28570

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28570.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28570, Newport, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,432

Population

322.3

Area (sq mi)

67

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 28570?

45.1

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$70,229

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$38,832

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28570 ranks nationally

Newport, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,229 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,966

Total Housing Units

9,313

Occupied Units

1,653

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$260,000

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$988

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28570 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 167
2021 +9.8% 183
2022 +27.2% 233
2023 +5.4% 245
2024 +4.8% 257

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 355 business establishments in ZIP 28570, employing approximately 3,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,224,000.

355

Businesses

3,094

Employees

$147.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 91 25.6%
Retail trade 47 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 42 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 27 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 24 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.7%
Manufacturing 11 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.5%
Wholesale trade 7 2.0%
Finance and insurance 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.7%
Utilities 4 1.1%
Information 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 28570 vs 28575 →

ZIP 28570 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28570 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28570 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28570 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28575 Salter Path, NC 316 6.8 mi
28557 Morehead City, NC 14,429 6.8 mi
28532 Havelock, NC 23,320 8.0 mi
28512 Atlantic Beach, NC 2,896 7.5 mi
28533 Cherry Point, NC 2,952 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carteret County

28557 standard
Morehead City, NC
Pop: 14,429
28516 standard
Beaufort, NC
Pop: 11,431
28584 standard
Swansboro, NC
Pop: 11,396
28594 standard
Emerald Isle, NC
Pop: 3,655
28512 standard
Atlantic Beach, NC
Pop: 2,896
28531 standard
Harkers Island, NC
Pop: 1,207

Related Areas

Carteret County Newport, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28570 in? ▼
ZIP code 28570 (Newport) is located in Carteret County, North Carolina. Carteret County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carteret-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28570? ▼
ZIP code 28570 in Newport, NC has a population of 21,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28570? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28570 is $70,229, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28570? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28570 is $260,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28570? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28570 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28570? ▼
ZIP code 28570 has 355 business establishments employing approximately 3,094 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28570? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28570 are: Construction (91), Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28570? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28570 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28570? ▼
In ZIP code 28570, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28570? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28570 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28570? ▼
In ZIP code 28570, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28570? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28570 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.