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ZIP Code 28511
Atlantic, NC, Carteret County
Population
610
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
75
City
Atlantic
ZIP 28511 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28511 at a glance
- ZIP 28511 (Atlantic) is 66% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,978 a year, 23% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,000 (46% below North Carolina).
Local data for ZIP 28511
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28511, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,978
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$156,000
Homeownership
92.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
33.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
10
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
77
$3.74M annual payroll
PPP loans
$51.84K
5 loans
Campaign donations
$1,733
4% D, 87% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28511, 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
93° / 38°F
59.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28511, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 28511
ZIP codes near 28511
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28577Atlantic | 3.3 mi | 16.9 |
| 28581Davis | 5.9 mi | 9.1 |
| 28520Davis | 9.7 mi | 91.6 |
| 28524Davis | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| 28589Davis | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| 28579Davis | 12 mi | 17.5 |
| 28553Marshallberg | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28511?
- ZIP code 28511 is in Atlantic, NC (Carteret County).
- What county is ZIP code 28511 in?
- ZIP code 28511 is mostly in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28511?
- About 610 people live in the 28511 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.