| ZIP Code | 28577 |
|---|---|
| City | Sealevel |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Carteret County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 13 ft |
| Latitude | 34.906777 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.404402 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.1% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 70 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 51 (19.5%) |
| Associates | 25 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 88 (33.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,250 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 146% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $441,700 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 139% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,042/mo ↓ 70% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 212 |
| Vacant Units | 103 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 212 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 103 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 28577 is located in Sealevel, North Carolina, within Carteret County. With a population of 338, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.1 years. Economically, 28577 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,250 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28577 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $441,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,042 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.7%) and renters (41.3%). Median home values have increased by 139% since 2019.
The population of 28577 is primarily White (86.39%). Residents are well-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 146% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 28577 in Sealevel, NC is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and an older community. With 338 residents, a median household income of $88,250, and a median home value of $441,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.