| ZIP Code | 28594 |
| ZIP Code Name | Emerald Isle |
| Primary County | Carteret County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 3,844 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28594 is a United States ZIP Code located in Emerald Isle North Carolina. Portions of 28594 are also in White Oak Township (Carteret County) and Morehead Township (Carteret County). 28594 is entirely within Carteret County. 28594 is within the Eastern Carolina Region.
28594 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 28594 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28594 is White. The current unemployment level in 28594 is 3.8%.
| Population | 3,844 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.75% |
| Population Density | 676 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,669 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $87,794 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $109,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.54% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,519 | 96.07% |
| Black | 14 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 42 | 1.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.49% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 92 | 3.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 805 | 29.73% |
| High School Diploma | 550 | 20.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 6 | 0.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 53 | 1.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 409 | 15.1% |
| Associates Degree | 277 | 10.23% |
| Masters Degree | 362 | 13.37% |
| Professional Degree | 63 | 2.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 87 | 3.21% |
| Coordinates | 34.66493607,-77.03207397 |
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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 | 6 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | Rare | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | Rare | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63g - Carolinian Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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