The ZIP Code 28579 is associated with Smyrna, NC in Carteret County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 639. An estimated 0% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $59,839. The ZIP Code 28579 has a median age of approximately 56.2 years, with 29.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 22.9% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,754.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28579 is $59,839, while the region's mean household income is $74,173. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,754. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28579 of $29,754 is approximately 3.34% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.8% of the population in 28579 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 23.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 28579 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 25.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.9% |
In ZIP Code 28579, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 22.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.1% in this Carteret County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 47.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28579 are older than average. The median age of 56.2 years in ZIP Code 28579 is approximately 47.51% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.2% of the population in 28579 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.0% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 28579 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 13.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 1.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 16.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28579, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 28579 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28579 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.3%), followed by Black or African American (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28579 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28579 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28579, 95.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Carteret County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28579, an estimated 43.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 23.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Carteret County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 43.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
In 28579, 62.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.8 minutes. Approximately 20.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28579 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28579 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 14.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 18.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28579 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.34 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.61% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.97% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28579 | 10.98¢/kWh | 9.36¢/kWh | 6.53¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.64¢/kWh | 10.58¢/kWh | 7.69¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28579 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.56 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.99 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.77 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.85 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.44 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.59 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.79 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.3 | 1.78 | 5.46 |