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Newport, NC

Town in Carteret County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28570.

Population

4,441

Land area

7.9sq mi

People per sq mi

565

ZIP codes

1

Newport and its ZIP codes

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Newport at a glance

  • Newport is about 2.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $56,351, 22% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,600 (19% below North Carolina) and median rent is $896 a month.

Local data for Newport, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Newport, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,351

Poverty rate

10.7%

Median home value

$233,600

Median rent

$896/mo

Homeownership

61.4%

Bachelor's or higher

18.9%

Median age

44.1

Average commute

18.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (989), Irish Americans (689), Mexican Americans (213).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$14M

270 loans, 2,191 jobs reported

Carteret County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.4%
  • Carpooled3.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.9%

Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Newport, 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 Newport, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.7%

U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.4%

U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts

ZIP codes in Newport

1 in or overlapping Newport. Population shown

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Cities near Newport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Brandywine BayCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.8
Broad CreekCensus-designated place4.1 mi3.1
Indian BeachTown6.2 mi0.6
Morehead CityTown6.3 mi7.4
Pine Knoll ShoresTown6.5 mi2.2
HavelockCity8.9 mi17.1
Atlantic BeachTown9.2 mi2.4
BogueTown10 mi2.7
Cherry BranchCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
Cape CarteretTown12 mi2.5
Emerald IsleTown12 mi4.9
PeletierTown13 mi3.6
Cedar PointTown13 mi2.2
BeaufortTown13 mi5.1
Neuse ForestCensus-designated place14 mi3.2
Minnesott BeachTown15 mi3.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Newport, NC in?
Newport is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Newport, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Newport include 28570.
What is the population of Newport, NC?
About 4,441 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Newport?
Nearby places include Brandywine Bay (3.7 mi), Broad Creek (4.1 mi), Indian Beach (6.2 mi), Morehead City (6.3 mi), Pine Knoll Shores (6.5 mi).

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