Cape Carteret
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina
Cape Carteret is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, with 2,224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cedar Point, 1.3 miles SW.
- 2,224residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 880 / sq mipopulation density
- 28584ZIP code
About Cape Carteret
Cape Carteret is a town in Carteret County, on the southern coast of North Carolina, United States. It was incorporated in 1959 and had a population of 2,224 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Cape Carteret
- Median household income
- $86,136
- Median home value
- $375,700
- Median rent
- $1,745/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Cape Carteret had 2,224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 880 per sq mi (340 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cape Carteret at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Carteret County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,224 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.53 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6943° N, 77.0602° W |
| ZIP code | 28584 |
| Official website | townofcapecarteret.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3710260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cape Carteret
- Cedar Point1.3 mi SW
- Bogue1.8 mi E
- Peletier2.4 mi N
- Emerald Isle2.6 mi SE
- Swansboro4.6 mi W
- Bear Creek7.0 mi SW
- Hubert8.3 mi W
- Broad Creek8.5 mi E
- Indian Beach9.3 mi E
- Newport11.6 mi NE
- Pine Knoll Shores12.8 mi E
- Brandywine Bay13.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Carteret
What county is Cape Carteret in?
Cape Carteret is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Cape Carteret, NC?
2,224 people lived in Cape Carteret at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cape Carteret, NC?
The ZIP code of Cape Carteret is 28584.
What is the elevation of Cape Carteret?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cape Carteret?
Cedar Point (1.3 mi), Bogue (1.8 mi), Peletier (2.4 mi), Emerald Isle (2.6 mi), Swansboro (4.6 mi).
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