| City: | Williston, North Carolina |
| County: | Carteret County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:02:01 PM |
| Population: | 28 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 252 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.8056, -76.4992 |
| Land Area: | 0.687 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 33 PO Boxes for just 6 occupied households. That adoption rate of 5.5 means this facility serves roughly five times as many boxes as local homes. People from surrounding areas without carrier delivery come here for their mail. It's a regional collection point where residents from nearby unincorporated areas and waterfront properties pick up packages and letters that can't be delivered to their doors.
There's no street delivery in 28589. The ZIP classification is P, meaning it only contains PO Boxes, and the data confirms it's a true PO Box Only zone. Customers don't have an alternative. Rural route service doesn't extend here, and city carrier routes don't exist. Every piece of mail goes to a box at the post office.
The median age is 53.3 years. The median household income in the broader area is $38,412. Six households occupy the 16 total housing units, and 10 units sit vacant. This isn't a seasonal vacation spot despite the coastal location. The vacancy reflects the sparse settlement pattern common in rural eastern North Carolina, where waterfront land doesn't always mean resort development. The area covers 0.687 square miles of land and 0.717 square miles of water, showing how water dominates the landscape here.
No street delivery exists in this ZIP code. The postal database contains no street records, only PO Box routes and the Postmaster building. This is a pure PO Box facility serving scattered rural addresses that receive mail exclusively through post office boxes.
ZIP Code 28589 has 28 residents and 6 households (average 4.67 persons per household). The median age is 53.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%). Largest groups are White (96.4%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 20.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 28Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 32Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 40.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.67Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.60Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 510 | 347 | 429 | 421 | 281 | 207 | 220 | 182 | 131 | 174 | 38 | 26 | 34 | 32 |
| Decennial Census | 180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 28 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.3
Male Median Age: 59.4
Female Median Age: 39.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 14 | 50.00% | 59.4 years |
| Females: | 14 | 50.00% | 39.6 years |
| Total: | 28 | 100% | 53.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 32 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $24,630 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $66,350. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.6%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (52.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,630 | $37,872 | $39,348 | $39,519 | $57,774 | $53,281 | $62,604 | $65,227 | $66,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $30,167 | $33,271 | $34,538 | $34,647 | $58,323 | $52,174 | $62,917 | $65,568 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $56,950 | $69,191 | $71,029 | $58,864 | $58,589 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $26,722 | $26,489 | $26,223 | $25,417 | $19,306 | $19,803 | $35,469 | $0 | $38,889 | $58,036 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 21 | 65.63% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 11 | 34.38% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 10 | 47.62% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 52.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 21 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $100,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $100,900 | $98,700 | $95,000 | $93,900 | $112,500 | $179,200 | $181,800 | $187,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 22 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 22 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 22 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 22 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11 | 50.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 50.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 22 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 65.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 40.10 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 32 | 100.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 11 | 34.38% |
| No Insurance: | 21 | 65.63% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 11 | 34.38% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 40.1% | 27.2% | 25.5% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 28589 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 11 people with an annual payroll of $375,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 39Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $95,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $375,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28589 is located in Carteret County, North Carolina, within the Morehead City, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33980) and North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 66,469 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 28589. It covers 0.687 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.717 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Morehead City, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 66,469Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.687 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.717 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7810.08 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28589 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.