| ZIP Code | 28579 |
|---|---|
| City | Smyrna |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Carteret County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 4 ft |
| Latitude | 34.812858 |
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| Longitude | -76.505058 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.4 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.6% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 95 (21.3%) |
| Some College | 95 (21.3%) |
| Associates | 110 (24.7%) |
| Bachelors | 68 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 77 (17.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,139 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $416,000 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 336 |
| Vacant Units | 70 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 336 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 70 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 28579 is located in Smyrna, North Carolina, within Carteret County. With a population of 652, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.4 years. Economically, 28579 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,139 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28579 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $416,000 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 68% since 2019.
The population of 28579 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 67% since 2019.
Overall, ZIP code 28579 in Smyrna, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 652 residents, a median household income of $100,139, and a median home value of $416,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.