City

Beaufort, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Carteret County  ·  North Carolina

👥11,143Population
💰$63,257Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂53.8Median Age
🏠$292,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 11.5%Asian: 0%Other: 2.7%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic2.1%
Black11.5%
Asian0.0%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma73 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,912 (24.7%)
Some College1,200 (15.5%)
Associates1,470 (19%)
Bachelors864 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree2,208 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College15.5%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,257 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$292,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units7,183
Vacant Units1,698

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Beaufort, NC

Beaufort is a city in North Carolina, located in Carteret County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,143 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.8 years.

Economically, Beaufort is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,257 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Beaufort is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $292,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beaufort is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Beaufort
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28516 11,143 $63,257 $292,300 $869 3.4% 39.8% 67.1%