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Atlantic, NC

Census-designated place in Carteret County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28511.

Population

522

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

568

ZIP codes

1

Atlantic and its ZIP codes

Full map

Atlantic at a glance

  • Atlantic is about 2.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $51,071, 29% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,300 (47% below North Carolina).

Local data for Atlantic, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Atlantic, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$51,071

Poverty rate

18.2%

Median home value

$154,300

Homeownership

90.8%

Bachelor's or higher

11.5%

Median age

35.6

Average commute

33.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (39), Mexican Americans (29), Irish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carteret County. PPP loans are for Atlantic.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,719

25,622 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,177

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$654M

FY 2026, $9,659 per person

Carteret County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Atlantic, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.6%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.6%
  • Worked from home5.2%

Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Atlantic, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

462

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9,202

21.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 38°F

59.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Atlantic, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

15.4%

U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Atlantic

1 in or overlapping Atlantic. Population shown

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Cities near Atlantic

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DavisCensus-designated place9 mi2.2
MarshallbergCensus-designated place14 mi0.6
GloucesterCensus-designated place15 mi1.4
Harkers IslandCensus-designated place18 mi2.2
BeaufortTown21 mi5.1
OrientalTown22 mi1.4
Atlantic BeachTown26 mi2.4
Cherry BranchCensus-designated place27 mi1.1
Morehead CityTown27 mi7.4
VandemereTown28 mi1.5
Minnesott BeachTown28 mi3.5
HobuckenCensus-designated place28 mi5.1
MesicTown29 mi1
StonewallTown29 mi1.7
ArapahoeTown29 mi2.2
OcracokeCensus-designated place29 mi8.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Atlantic, NC in?
Atlantic is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Atlantic, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Atlantic include 28511.
What is the population of Atlantic, NC?
About 522 people live in Atlantic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Atlantic?
Nearby places include Davis (9 mi), Marshallberg (14 mi), Gloucester (15 mi), Harkers Island (18 mi), Beaufort (21 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023