City

Atlantic Beach, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Carteret County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,452Population
💰$80,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂61.7Median Age
🏠$529,400Median Home Value▲ 90% above avg
🎓66.8%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
12%
45–64
31%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads66.8% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate444 (15.3%)
Some College159 (5.5%)
Associates355 (12.2%)
Bachelors332 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,605 (55.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 15.3%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 55.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad15.3%
Some College5.5%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate55.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
53%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$529,400 ▲ 90% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,008/mo
Total Housing Units8,944
Vacant Units7,151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Atlantic Beach, NC

Atlantic Beach is a city in North Carolina, located in Carteret County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,452 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.7 years.

Economically, Atlantic Beach is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,375 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Atlantic Beach is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $529,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,008 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atlantic Beach is highly educated. 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.51%).

Atlantic Beach, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Atlantic Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28512 3,452 $80,375 $529,400 $1,008 3.4% 66.8% 79.9%