Newport
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina

Newport is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, with 4,364 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Broad Creek, 3.4 miles SW.
- 4,364residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.3 km²
- 557 / sq mipopulation density
- 28570ZIP code
About Newport
Newport is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,364 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Newport
- Median household income
- $56,351
- Median home value
- $233,600
- Median rent
- $896/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Newport had 4,364 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,364 |
|---|---|
| Density | 557 per sq mi (215 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newport at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Carteret County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,364 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.83 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7707° N, 76.8791° W |
| ZIP code | 28570 |
| Official website | townofnewport.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3746860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newport
- Broad Creek3.4 mi SW
- Brandywine Bay3.5 mi SE
- Pine Knoll Shores5.7 mi SE
- Indian Beach6.0 mi S
- Morehead City8.6 mi E
- Atlantic Beach9.1 mi SE
- Havelock9.6 mi N
- Bogue10.1 mi SW
- Peletier11.3 mi W
- Emerald Isle11.3 mi SW
- Cape Carteret11.6 mi SW
- Cherry Branch11.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newport
What county is Newport in?
Newport is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Newport, NC?
4,364 people lived in Newport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newport, NC?
The ZIP code of Newport is 28570.
What is the elevation of Newport?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newport?
Broad Creek (3.4 mi), Brandywine Bay (3.5 mi), Pine Knoll Shores (5.7 mi), Indian Beach (6.0 mi), Morehead City (8.6 mi).
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