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Davis, NC
Census-designated place in Carteret County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28524.
Population
261
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
120
ZIP codes
1
Davis and its ZIP codes
Davis at a glance
- Davis is 46% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Davis, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carteret County. PPP loans are for Davis.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Davis, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 38°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Davis, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Davis
1 in or overlapping Davis. Population shown
Cities near Davis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarshallbergCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GloucesterCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.4 |
| AtlanticCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| Harkers IslandCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.2 |
| BeaufortTown | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| Atlantic BeachTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Morehead CityTown | 19 mi | 7.4 |
| OrientalTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Pine Knoll ShoresTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Brandywine BayCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Cherry BranchCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| NewportTown | 23 mi | 7.9 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| HavelockCity | 25 mi | 17.1 |
| ArapahoeTown | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| Indian BeachTown | 26 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Davis, NC in?
- Davis is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Davis, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Davis include 28524.
- What is the population of Davis, NC?
- About 261 people live in Davis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Davis?
- Nearby places include Marshallberg (5.8 mi), Gloucester (6.4 mi), Atlantic (9 mi), Harkers Island (9.1 mi), Beaufort (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023