28531 ZIP Code – Harkers Island, North Carolina
28531 is a small ZIP code in Harkers Island, North Carolina, part of Carteret County with a population of approximately 1,104 residents. The median household income is $67,888 — near the North Carolina average and near the national average. At $264,300, median home values run near the national average, with 89.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,028 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing).
At 0.5%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 59.5, the median age is above the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28528, 28553, 28579.
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ZIP 28531 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28531 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,104 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $264k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,028 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 59.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28528 – Gloucester
- 28553 – Marshallberg
- 28579 – Smyrna
- 28524 – Davis
- 28516 – Beaufort
- 28557 – Morehead City
- 28581 – Stacy
- 28512 – Atlantic Beach
- 28577 – Sealevel
- 28575 – Salter Path
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28528 | GLOUCESTER | 606 | $54,732 |
| 28553 | MARSHALLBERG | 444 | $83,510 |
| 28579 | SMYRNA | 734 | $65,880 |
| 28524 | DAVIS | 275 | $90,813 |
| 28516 | BEAUFORT | 10,610 | $52,556 |