MOREHEAD CITY, NC  28557

Total Population: 15,355

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Median Home Value

$331,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,753

Across all households

Median Age

48.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

40.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)83.2%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Two or More Races4.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

17.6%

65 Years and Over

26.6%

Male

47.2%

Female

52.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

8.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

40.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,753

Mean Household Income

$92,058

Per Capita Income

$45,424

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$331,800

Median Rent

$1,143/mo

Total Housing Units

9,168

Owner-Occupied

63.4%

Renter-Occupied

36.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Married Couple Households

41.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.6%

Average Household Size

1.99

Broadband Internet Access

90.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28557.