City

Newport, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Carteret County  ·  North Carolina

👥21,435Population
💰$69,018Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$245,300Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 3.5%Asian: 1.5%Other: 5.5%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic6.9%
Black3.5%
Asian1.5%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma176 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,605 (24.2%)
Some College2,799 (18.8%)
Associates2,654 (17.8%)
Bachelors2,015 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree3,625 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College18.8%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,018 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$245,300 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$951/mo
Total Housing Units10,819
Vacant Units2,026

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Newport, NC

Newport is a city in North Carolina, located in Carteret County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,435 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Newport is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,018 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Newport is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $245,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $951 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newport is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28570 21,435 $69,018 $245,300 $951 5.4% 37.9% 76.7%