% of Households with Broadband Internet, by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — North Carolina

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

Broadband adoption rates across North Carolina reveal a clear urban-suburban advantage, with zip codes in the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), Charlotte metro, and Triad region (Greensboro-Winston-Salem) consistently reaching 90–100%, while rural areas in the northeastern coastal plain, parts of the southern Sandhills, and pockets of the western mountains fall below 70%. A notable cluster of very low connectivity (below 50%) appears in several zip codes in the east-central region, likely corresponding to economically disadvantaged areas of Robeson, Halifax, and Bertie counties. The Outer Banks and certain coastal resort communities stand out as exceptions to the broader rural pattern, displaying higher broadband penetration likely driven by tourism infrastructure and seasonal populations.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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