ZIP code 28516
Where is ZIP code 28516?
Beaufort, North Carolina
Carteret County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28516 belongs to Beaufort, North Carolina in Carteret County. 28516 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 11,289 people live in the 28516 area, where the median household income is $66,057. The closest ZIP codes are 28528 (Gloucester, 5 mi east), 28579 (Smyrna, 5.4 mi east) and 28531 (Harkers Island, 5.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 28516 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Beaufort |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Carteret County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 34.758, -76.6228 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 285 |
Population and income in 28516
| Population | 11,289 · higher than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 90 · lower than 63% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55.6 years · higher than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $66,057 · higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,301 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $315,400 · higher than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $944 a month |
| Housing units | 7,481 |
| Households | 5,774 (1.92 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 125.7 sq mi (plus 41.72 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28516. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28516
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28528 | Gloucester, NC | 5 mi E | Standard |
| 28579 | Smyrna, NC | 5.4 mi E | Standard |
| 28531 | Harkers Island, NC | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28553 | Marshallberg, NC | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 28589 | Williston, NC | 7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28557 | Morehead City, NC | 7.7 mi W | Standard |
| 28512 | Atlantic Beach, NC | 7.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 28524 | Davis, NC | 9.6 mi E | Standard |
| 28581 | Stacy, NC | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28577 | Sealevel, NC | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 28575 | Salter Path, NC | 15.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28570 | Newport, NC | 16.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28516 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28516
123 MAIN ST
BEAUFORT NC 28516
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Cape Lookout National Seasho: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28516-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28516?
- 28516 is a Beaufort, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28516 in?
- ZIP code 28516 is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28516 in?
- 28516 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28516?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28516 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28516?
- About 11,289 people live in ZIP code 28516, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28516?
- The median household income in 28516 is $66,057 a year, higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28516?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28516 are 28528 (Gloucester, 5 miles), 28579 (Smyrna, 5.4 miles), 28531 (Harkers Island, 5.6 miles) and 28553 (Marshallberg, 6.4 miles).