Morehead City
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina
Morehead City is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, with 9,556 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Atlantic Beach, 1.8 miles S.
- 9,556residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 7.4 sq miland area · 19.3 km²
- 1,284 / sq mipopulation density
- 28557ZIP code
About Morehead City
Morehead City is a port city in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,661 at the 2010 census. Morehead City celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding on May 5, 2007. It forms part of the Crystal Coast.
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Living in Morehead City
- Median household income
- $56,233
- Median home value
- $357,400
- Median rent
- $1,134/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Morehead City had 9,556 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,556 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,284 per sq mi (496 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morehead City at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Carteret County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,556 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.44 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Water area | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7279° N, 76.7370° W |
| ZIP code | 28557 |
| Official website | townofmorehead.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3744320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morehead City
- Atlantic Beach1.8 mi S
- Beaufort5.0 mi E
- Brandywine Bay5.4 mi W
- Pine Knoll Shores6.0 mi W
- Newport8.6 mi W
- Indian Beach9.6 mi W
- Broad Creek10.3 mi W
- Gloucester11.3 mi E
- Harkers Island12.1 mi E
- Marshallberg12.7 mi E
- Cherry Branch14.9 mi N
- Havelock15.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Morehead City
What county is Morehead City in?
Morehead City is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Morehead City, NC?
9,556 people lived in Morehead City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morehead City, NC?
The ZIP code of Morehead City is 28557.
What is the elevation of Morehead City?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morehead City?
Atlantic Beach (1.8 mi), Beaufort (5.0 mi), Brandywine Bay (5.4 mi), Pine Knoll Shores (6.0 mi), Newport (8.6 mi).
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