City

Gloucester, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Carteret County  ·  North Carolina

👥607Population
💰$71,292Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$247,300Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
21%
18–24
1%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate145 (31.7%)
Some College52 (11.4%)
Associates104 (22.7%)
Bachelors32 (7%)
Graduate Degree125 (27.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 22.7%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
HS Grad31.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates22.7%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,292 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$247,300 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units263
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
56%
About Gloucester, NC

Gloucester is a city in North Carolina, located in Carteret County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 607 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Gloucester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,292 is near the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gloucester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gloucester is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gloucester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28528 607 $71,292 $247,300 5.0% 34.3% 86.0%