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Gloucester, NC
Census-designated place in Carteret County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28528.
Population
385
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
268
ZIP codes
1
Gloucester and its ZIP codes
Local data for Gloucester, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carteret County. PPP loans are for Gloucester.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 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
Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Gloucester
1 in or overlapping Gloucester. Population shown
Cities near Gloucester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarshallbergCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Harkers IslandCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.2 |
| DavisCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.2 |
| BeaufortTown | 6.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Atlantic BeachTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Morehead CityTown | 14 mi | 7.4 |
| AtlanticCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Pine Knoll ShoresTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Brandywine BayCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| NewportTown | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| Indian BeachTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Cherry BranchCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Broad CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| OrientalTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| HavelockCity | 23 mi | 17.1 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 24 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gloucester, NC in?
- Gloucester is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Gloucester, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gloucester include 28528.
- What is the population of Gloucester, NC?
- About 385 people live in Gloucester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gloucester?
- Nearby places include Marshallberg (1.5 mi), Harkers Island (2.7 mi), Davis (6.4 mi), Beaufort (6.5 mi), Atlantic Beach (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023