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Broad Creek, NC

Census-designated place in Carteret County, North Carolina.

Population

1,836

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

591

ZIP codes

0

Broad Creek and its ZIP codes

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Broad Creek at a glance

  • Broad Creek is about 2.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,500, 21% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,200 (15% below North Carolina) and median rent is $908 a month.

Local data for Broad Creek, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Broad Creek, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,500

Poverty rate

7.8%

Median home value

$244,200

Median rent

$908/mo

Homeownership

85.2%

Bachelor's or higher

22.6%

Median age

52.4

Average commute

21.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (453), German Americans (365), Italian Americans (96).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone87.7%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home6.8%

Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Broad Creek, 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

87° / 34°F

60.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Broad Creek, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

Cities near Broad Creek

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Indian BeachTown3.4 mi0.6
NewportTown4.1 mi7.9
Brandywine BayCensus-designated place5.4 mi0.8
BogueTown6.5 mi2.7
Pine Knoll ShoresTown6.8 mi2.2
Cape CarteretTown7.8 mi2.5
Emerald IsleTown8.1 mi4.9
Morehead CityTown8.2 mi7.4
Cedar PointTown9 mi2.2
PeletierTown9.4 mi3.6
Atlantic BeachTown11 mi2.4
HavelockCity12 mi17.1
SwansboroTown12 mi2.2
Cherry BranchCensus-designated place15 mi1.1
BeaufortTown15 mi5.1
Neuse ForestCensus-designated place17 mi3.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Broad Creek, NC in?
Broad Creek is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Broad Creek, NC?
About 1,836 people live in Broad Creek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Broad Creek?
Nearby places include Indian Beach (3.4 mi), Newport (4.1 mi), Brandywine Bay (5.4 mi), Bogue (6.5 mi), Pine Knoll Shores (6.8 mi).

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