Broad Creek
Census-designated place in Carteret County, North Carolina

Broad Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carteret County, North Carolina, with 1,968 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newport, 3.4 miles NE.
- 1,968residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 633 / sq mipopulation density
- 28570ZIP code
About Broad Creek
Broad Creek is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Broad Creek had a population of 1,968. It is part of the Greater Newport area and currently shares the Newport ZIP Code of 28570.
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Living in Broad Creek
- Median household income
- $57,500
- Median home value
- $244,200
- Median rent
- $908/mo
- Median age
- 52.4
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Broad Creek had 1,968 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,968 |
|---|---|
| Density | 633 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Broad Creek at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Carteret County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,968 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.11 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7342° N, 76.9190° W |
| ZIP code | 28570 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3708040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Broad Creek
- Newport3.4 mi NE
- Indian Beach3.6 mi S
- Brandywine Bay5.1 mi E
- Pine Knoll Shores5.4 mi SE
- Bogue6.9 mi SW
- Emerald Isle8.0 mi SW
- Cape Carteret8.5 mi W
- Peletier8.7 mi W
- Cedar Point9.8 mi W
- Atlantic Beach10.3 mi E
- Morehead City10.3 mi E
- Havelock12.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Broad Creek
What county is Broad Creek in?
Broad Creek is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Broad Creek, NC?
1,968 people lived in Broad Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Broad Creek, NC?
The ZIP code of Broad Creek is 28570.
What is the elevation of Broad Creek?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Broad Creek?
Newport (3.4 mi), Indian Beach (3.6 mi), Brandywine Bay (5.1 mi), Pine Knoll Shores (5.4 mi), Bogue (6.9 mi).
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