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 Moderate-density area
- $70,229
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28570 (Newport, NC) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.2 in 2023 to 256.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,832. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $260,000 (0% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $988; 77.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carteret County, so 28570 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
91 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 27
Health care and social assistance
27 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 28570?
45.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$38,832
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28570 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Newport, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,229 Top 38% higher than 62% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,966housing units
10,966
Total Housing Units
9,313
Occupied Units
1,653
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,000
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 28532
Havelock (28532)
23,320 residents
- 28570
Newport (28570)
21,432 residents
- 28557
Morehead City (28557)
14,429 residents
- 28533 2,952
Cherry Point (28533)
2,952 residents
- 28512 2,896
Atlantic Beach (28512)
2,896 residents
- 28575 316
Salter Path (28575)
316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28570 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28570 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28512
Atlantic Beach (28512)
$91,488 median income
- 28570
Newport (28570)
$70,229 median income
- 28557
Morehead City (28557)
$68,528 median income
- 28532
Havelock (28532)
$60,605 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28570, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,432 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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