ZIP Code 28557: Morehead City, North Carolina
ZIP code 28557 is assigned to Morehead City, North Carolina, and lies within Carteret County. Its reference point is at latitude 34.7253 and longitude -76.7531 (34°43'31.1"N 76°45'11.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 28557
28557 is the only ZIP code listed for Morehead City, NC in our directory.
Across Carteret County there are 17 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 28512 in Atlantic Beach, NC, about 1.1 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 28557 |
|---|---|
| City | Morehead City |
| County | Carteret County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 34.7253 |
| Longitude | -76.7531 |
| DMS | 34°43'31.1"N 76°45'11.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 28512 (Atlantic Beach, 1.1 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Morehead City, NC · All North Carolina ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 28557
Map centered on 34.7253, -76.7531. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 28557
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 28557, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 28557, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Atlantic Beach, NC (1.1 mi north), Beaufort, NC (7.7 mi east) and Newport, NC (9.0 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Atlantic Beach, NC – 1.1 mi north
- Beaufort, NC – 7.7 mi east
- Newport, NC – 9.0 mi west
- Harkers Island, NC – 11 mi east
- Gloucester, NC – 12 mi east
- Marshallberg, NC – 13 mi east
- Cedar Island, NC – 14 mi northeast
- Davis, NC – 14 mi northeast
- Salter Path, NC – 14 mi northeast
- Smyrna, NC – 14 mi northeast
Schools Near Morehead City, NC
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 28557 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Morehead City and Carteret County.
Searching nearby communities such as Atlantic Beach and Beaufort can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 28557.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Morehead City, NC are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 28557.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Morehead City, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 28557 may also use facilities in nearby Atlantic Beach, Beaufort and Newport.
Shopping and Dining in Morehead City
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 28557 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Morehead City, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 28557.
To research local history, try searching for Carteret County records and archives along with the name Morehead City.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 28557, Atlantic Beach lies about 1.1 mi to the north, Beaufort lies about 7.7 mi to the east, Newport lies about 9.0 mi to the west, Harkers Island lies about 11 mi to the east and Gloucester lies about 12 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Morehead City show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 28557
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Morehead City, North Carolina - Large Letter Postcard (8474853715)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Atlantic Beach 1989 - panoramio”): drummonger, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 28557 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.