City

Atlantic, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Carteret County  ·  North Carolina

👥627Population
💰$56,328Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$154,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 13.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic13.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
18%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate150 (36.6%)
Some College39 (9.5%)
Associates54 (13.2%)
Bachelors86 (21%)
Graduate Degree81 (19.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 21%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
HS Grad36.6%
Some College9.5%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors21.0%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,328 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$154,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units457
Vacant Units200

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Atlantic, NC

Atlantic is a city in North Carolina, located in Carteret County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 627 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Atlantic is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,328 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Atlantic is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atlantic is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.12%).

Atlantic, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Atlantic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28511 627 $56,328 $154,900 4.8% 40.7% 91.1%