28557 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28557, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28557 is a zip code in Carteret County, North Carolina, which covers Morehead, with a total population of 14,880 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 28557 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28557.

The estimated population of people living in 28557 is 14,880, with a median age of 48.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28557 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,880
 -1.76% -0.65%
2020
15,147
 -0.99% -
2019
15,298
+0.62%
-
2018
15,204
+1.51%
-
2017
14,978
 - -

Population of 28557 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28557 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84%
82%
 +2.44%
Black/African American
4.4%
7.4%
 -40.54%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
5.6%
6.6%
 -15.15%
Asian
2.5%
1.8%
 +38.89%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
1.9%
 +78.95%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28557 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 28557 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28557 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28557 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.6 -0.41% 47.4 +1.07% 49.9 -0.99%
2020 48.8 -0.81% 46.9 +1.3% 50.4 -3.08%
2019 49.2 +0.82% 46.3 +1.09% 52 -0.19%
2018 48.8 +2.31% 45.8 +5.05% 52.1 +2.56%
2017 47.7 - 43.6 - 50.8 -

The median age of the 28557 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 28557 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 962 -10.41% 677 -0.34% 844 674
10 to 19 594 +34.03% 542 +1.92% 797 545
20 to 29 874 -41.18% 845 1.38% 553 841
30 to 39 922 -17.74% 770 -8.06% 761 706
40 to 49 863 +20.33% 832 +25.31% 1,041 1,060
50 to 59 914 +4.21% 1,110 -16.32% 949 931
60 to 69 1,250 -3.26% 1,393 +5.65% 1,205 1,461
70+ 1,090 +1.6% 1,340 +5.14% 1,107 1,405

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28557 zip code is $60,657.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 28557.

  • Under 25
    $41,786.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,455.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,566.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,481.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28557 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 28557, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 28557 is currently $81,862.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.59% of households in 28557 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 28557 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.47%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28557 is $39,965.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28557 by the total population of 28557.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28557 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28557 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28557 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28557 zip over the age of 16 is 12,564.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 28557 is 55.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 28557 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 544 36.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 633 92.60% 1.10%
25 to 29 years 761 86.70% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 861 86.20% 7.20%
35 to 44 years 1,460 86.40% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 2,210 84.60% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 917 66.80% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 1,364 56.90% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 2,163 24.90% 5.90%
75 years and over 1,651 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28557. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,084 57.60% 2.20%
Black or African American 562 61.20% 7.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 44.40% 0.00%
Asian 240 83.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.00% 0.00%
Other 72 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 593 51.80% 17.30%
Hispanic or Latino 631 54.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,837 57.50% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28557 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 28557 is 6,984, with median earnings of $37,813.00.

Women in 28557 are earning approximately 72.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,984 $37,813.00
Male 3,519 $43,686.00
Female 3,465 $31,778.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28557 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 752 $72,167.00
Business and Financial 424 $67,727.00
Computer and Mathematical 147 $52,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $75,107.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $83,125.00
Community and Social Service 162 $48,750.00
Legal 50 $67,000.00
Educational and Library 456 $41,452.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 73 $21,458.00
Healthcare Practitioners 535 $63,631.00
Healthcare Support 354 $24,844.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $28,702.00
Law Enforcement 49 $62,731.00
Food Preparation and Serving 380 $16,207.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 264 $12,289.00
Personal Care and Service 334 $19,942.00
Sales 846 $31,923.00
Office and Administrative Support 570 $27,905.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $60,667.00
Construction and Extraction 215 $34,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 295 $42,813.00
Production 244 $44,559.00
Transportation and Material Moving 274 $45,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28557 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 28557.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 403 $82,697.00 349 $59,747.00
Business and Financial 254 $63,333.00 170 $84,773.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $74,875.00 58 $44,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 175 $73,250.00 18 $76,136.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $116,250.00 38 $52,000.00
Community and Social Service 109 $50,972.00 53 $19,716.00
Legal 22 $97,500.00 28 $65,750.00
Educational and Library 92 $40,833.00 364 $41,600.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $31,042.00 50 $20,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 105 $125,547.00 430 $60,833.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 342 $25,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $28,942.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $63,009.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 202 $16,667.00 178 $16,087.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 169 $27,198.00 95 $10,701.00
Personal Care and Service 126 $19,403.00 208 $20,467.00
Sales 382 $57,632.00 464 $14,779.00
Office and Administrative Support 111 $32,125.00 459 $27,109.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $61,083.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 207 $37,813.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 295 $42,813.00 0 $0.00
Production 159 $68,350.00 85 $26,326.00
Transportation and Material Moving 243 $45,125.00 31 $65,221.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,223 households in 28557, with an average household size of 2.04 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,003 families living in the 28557 zip code with an average family size of 2.7 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 28557:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,137 168 698 3,220
Average Household Size 2.77 2.72 2.7 1.14
Total Families 3,137 168 698 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.31 2.5 0

Poverty

Of the 4,003 families living in 28557, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28557:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,951 housing units in 28557.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,223 80.69%
Vacant 1,728 19.31%

28.59% of the total 8,951 housing units in 28557 are rental units. This is approximately 2,559 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,561 are occupied by the owner - or 50.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28557 is $982.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28557 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    103
  • Less than $500
    289
  • $500 to $999
    1,036
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    759
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    423
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    52
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28557 is $269,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28557 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    260
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    96
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    314
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    635
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,346
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,270
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    518
  • $1,000,000 or more
    122

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28557. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28557 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    519
  • 1940 to 1949
    420
  • 1950 to 1959
    467
  • 1960 to 1969
    869
  • 1970 to 1979
    961
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,887
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,439
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,738
  • 2010 to 2013
    635
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 28557 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    554
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,216
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,905
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,548

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28557 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28557 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28557.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    340
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,563
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,393
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,031
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    413
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    298
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    556
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    257
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    128
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    241
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    96
  • 90 or more minutes
    206

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28557 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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