| ZIP Code | 28553 |
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| City | Marshallberg |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Carteret County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 2 ft |
| Latitude | 34.739158 |
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| Longitude | -76.510068 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.4 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 26.1% ▲ 161% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.5% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 42% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 125 (38.5%) |
| Some College | 13 (4%) |
| Associates | 91 (28%) |
| Bachelors | 17 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 79 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,875 ▲ 13% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,200 ▼ 38% below avg ↓ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 442 |
| Vacant Units | 232 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 442 |
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| Vacant | 232 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 28553 is located in Marshallberg, North Carolina, within Carteret County. With a population of 449, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.4 years. Economically, 28553 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,875 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28553 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 28553 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.1%.
The unemployment rate in 28553 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 28553 in Marshallberg, NC is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 449 residents, a median household income of $85,875, and a median home value of $173,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.