City

Stella, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Carteret County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,504Population
💰$74,867Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$310,700Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic4.7%
Black1.3%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
28%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate252 (23.1%)
Some College168 (15.4%)
Associates224 (20.5%)
Bachelors85 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree364 (33.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
HS Grad23.1%
Some College15.4%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,867 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$310,700 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$985/mo
Total Housing Units731
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
66%
About Stella, NC

Stella is a city in North Carolina, located in Carteret County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,504 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Stella is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,867 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stella is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $310,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $985 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stella is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stella
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28582 1,504 $74,867 $310,700 $985 2.1% 41.1% 86.0%