ZIP code 28512
Where is ZIP code 28512?
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Carteret County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28512 belongs to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina in Carteret County. 28512 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 3,358 people live in the 28512 area, where the median household income is $91,488. The closest ZIP codes are 28557 (Morehead City, 2 mi north), 28516 (Beaufort, 7.8 mi northeast) and 28575 (Salter Path, 8.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28512 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Atlantic Beach |
| Also accepted | Atlantic Bch, Indian Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Pks, Salter Path |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Carteret County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 34.6991, -76.7402 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 285 |
Population and income in 28512
| Population | 3,358 · lower than 60% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 549 · higher than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.6 years · higher than 96% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $91,488 · higher than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $67,739 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 62% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $565,400 · higher than 96% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,223 a month |
| Housing units | 8,949 |
| Households | 1,705 (1.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 6.11 sq mi (plus 17.63 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28512. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28512
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28557 | Morehead City, NC | 2 mi N | Standard |
| 28516 | Beaufort, NC | 7.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 28575 | Salter Path, NC | 8.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28570 | Newport, NC | 10.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28531 | Harkers Island, NC | 10.3 mi E | Standard |
| 28528 | Gloucester, NC | 11.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28579 | Smyrna, NC | 12.8 mi E | Standard |
| 28553 | Marshallberg, NC | 12.8 mi E | Standard |
| 28589 | Williston, NC | 14.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28532 | Havelock, NC | 16.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28594 | Emerald Isle, NC | 16.4 mi W | Standard |
| 28533 | Cherry Point, NC | 16.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28512 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28512
123 MAIN ST
ATLANTIC BEACH NC 28512
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ATLANTIC BCH, INDIAN BEACH, PINE KNOLL SHORES, PKS and SALTER PATH as the city name for 28512. Avoid Atlanticbeach and Fort Macon Coast Guard Base: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28512-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28512?
- 28512 is a Atlantic Beach, North Carolina ZIP code. Atlantic Bch, Indian Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Pks and Salter Path are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28512 in?
- ZIP code 28512 is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28512 in?
- 28512 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28512?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28512 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28512?
- About 3,358 people live in ZIP code 28512, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28512?
- The median household income in 28512 is $91,488 a year, higher than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28512?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28512 are 28557 (Morehead City, 2 miles), 28516 (Beaufort, 7.8 miles), 28575 (Salter Path, 8.3 miles) and 28570 (Newport, 10.2 miles).