US ZIP Code
28581

Stacy, NC

Carteret County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 132 Population ↓ 63% since 2019
🎂 51.9 Median Age ↑ 11% since 2019
🏠 $172,500 Median Home Value
▼ 38% below avg
🎓 37.3% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28581
CityStacy
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCarteret County
Area Code252
Elevation1 ft
Latitude34.844258
Longitude-76.435553
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37031
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 57.6% (76) Female 42.4% (56) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
45%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.44
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate44 (40%)
Some College15 (13.6%)
Associates10 (9.1%)
Bachelors15 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree26 (23.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 40%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
HS Grad40.0%
Some College13.6%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–150k
21%
$150k–200k
32%
$200k–300k
47%

Financials

Median Home Value$172,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Total Units166
Vacant Units112
Avg HH Size2.44

Income Distribution

$50k–75k
18%
$100k–150k
18%
$150k–200k
64%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
36%
2000+
56%

Summary

Total Units166
Vacant112
Owner Occupied87.0%
Renter Occupied13.0%
Avg HH Size2.44
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28581 is in Stacy, NC, in Carteret County.
ZIP code 28581 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28581 is in Carteret County, NC.
ZIP 28581 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28581 is 132 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 28581 is $172,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 28581

ZIP code 28581 is located in Stacy, North Carolina, within Carteret County. With a population of 132, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.9 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 28581 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $172,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 28581 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average.

As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.

Overall, ZIP code 28581 in Stacy, NC is characterized as moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.