28516 ZIP Code – Beaufort, North Carolina
28516 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Beaufort, North Carolina, part of Carteret County with a population of approximately 10,610 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $52,556, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $258,800, near the national average, with 72.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $845 is below the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (decreasing), 9% apartments (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.4%, which is below the U.S. rate. About 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 27.1%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 53.8, above the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28579, 28528, 28524.
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ZIP 28516 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28516 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $258k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $845 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 53.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28579 – Smyrna
- 28528 – Gloucester
- 28524 – Davis
- 28553 – Marshallberg
- 28581 – Stacy
- 28557 – Morehead City
- 28531 – Harkers Island
- 28577 – Sealevel
- 28520 – Cedar Island
- 28571 – Oriental
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28579 | SMYRNA | 734 | $65,880 |
| 28528 | GLOUCESTER | 606 | $54,732 |
| 28524 | DAVIS | 275 | $90,813 |
| 28553 | MARSHALLBERG | 444 | $83,510 |
| 28581 | STACY | 153 | Not provided |