ZIP Code 28520 is located in Cedar Island North Carolina. Portions of 28520 are also in Portsmouth Township and Cedar Island Township and Atlantic Township (Carteret County) and Sea Level Township. 28520 is entirely within Carteret County. Regionally, it is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
| ZIP Code Name | Cedar Island |
| Primary County | Carteret County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 170 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28520 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28520 is White. The current unemployment level in 28520 is 3.8%.
| Population | 170 |
| Population Growth Rate | -53.47% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 161 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,257 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $51,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 71 | 29.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 54 | 22.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 38 | 15.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 52 | 21.49% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 11.16% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 34.96811295,-76.28964996 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Morehead City, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 29 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63g - Carolinian Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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