City

Salter Path, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Carteret County  ·  North Carolina

👥171Population
💰$130,625Median HH Income▲ 71% above avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$242,900Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓57.6%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊15.7%Unemployment▲ 221% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
16%
25–44
8%
45–64
49%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
College Grads57.6% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment15.7% ▲ 221% above avg
HS Graduate18 (18.2%)
Some College17 (17.2%)
Associates7 (7.1%)
Bachelors19 (19.2%)
Graduate Degree38 (38.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.2%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 19.2%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
HS Grad18.2%
Some College17.2%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors19.2%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,625 ▲ 71% above avg
Median Home Value$242,900 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units329
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
27%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
65%
About Salter Path, NC

Salter Path is a city in North Carolina, located in Carteret County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 171 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Salter Path is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,625 is significantly above the national average. The unemployment rate is 15.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Salter Path is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,900, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salter Path is well-educated. 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Salter Path, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Salter Path
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28575 171 $130,625 $242,900 15.7% 57.6% 84.1%