Gloucester
Census-designated place in Carteret County, North Carolina

Gloucester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carteret County, North Carolina, with 495 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marshallberg, 1.5 miles E.
- 495residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 345 / sq mipopulation density
- 28528ZIP code
About Gloucester
Gloucester is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gloucester had a population of 495.
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- Median household income
- $64,667
- Median home value
- $353,800
- Median age
- 64.8
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Gloucester had 495 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 495 |
|---|---|
| Density | 345 per sq mi (133 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gloucester at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Carteret County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 495 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.44 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7321° N, 76.5386° W |
| ZIP code | 28528 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3726680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gloucester
- Marshallberg1.5 mi E
- Harkers Island2.9 mi S
- Davis5.7 mi NE
- Beaufort6.3 mi W
- Morehead City11.3 mi W
- Atlantic Beach11.8 mi W
- Atlantic15.1 mi NE
- Brandywine Bay16.6 mi W
- Pine Knoll Shores17.0 mi W
- Newport19.5 mi W
- Indian Beach20.7 mi W
- Cherry Branch20.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Gloucester
What county is Gloucester in?
Gloucester is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Gloucester, NC?
495 people lived in Gloucester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gloucester, NC?
The ZIP code of Gloucester is 28528.
What is the elevation of Gloucester?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gloucester?
Marshallberg (1.5 mi), Harkers Island (2.9 mi), Davis (5.7 mi), Beaufort (6.3 mi), Morehead City (11.3 mi).
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