ZIP Code 28557 — Morehead City, NC
IRS Income Data, Tax Year 2022
$97,993
Average AGI
#4,924
National Rank
#105
NC State Rank
7,510
Tax Returns
Income Bracket Distribution
Percentage of tax returns in each AGI bracket for ZIP 28557.
Detailed Bracket Data
| Income Bracket | Returns | Total AGI | Avg AGI in Bracket | % of Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $25,000 | 2,040 | $25,244,000 | $12,374 | 27.2% |
| $25,000 - $50,000 | 1,660 | $60,927,000 | $36,703 | 22.1% |
| $50,000 - $75,000 | 1,050 | $64,629,000 | $61,551 | 14.0% |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 780 | $68,181,000 | $87,411 | 10.4% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 1,300 | $177,416,000 | $136,473 | 17.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 680 | $339,532,000 | $499,311 | 9.1% |
| Total | 7,510 | $735,929,000 | $97,993 | 100% |
Nearby Major Cities
Closest cities by distance with significant tax filing activity.
| City | Distance | Avg AGI | Tax Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | 76 mi | $103,372 | 56,960 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 125 mi | $58,635 | 79,980 |
| Raleigh, NC | 130 mi | $116,385 | 255,450 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 143 mi | $69,347 | 68,670 |
| Durham, NC | 148 mi | $89,589 | 116,650 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 150 mi | $97,170 | 198,460 |
Similar ZIP Codes in North Carolina
| ZIP Code | City | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28205 | Charlotte | $97,878 | #4,943 |
| 27526 | Fuquay Varina | $98,380 | #4,871 |
| 28166 | Troutman | $97,501 | #4,999 |
| 28516 | Beaufort | $97,285 | #5,041 |
| 27808 | Bath | $98,894 | #4,802 |
| 28468 | Sunset Beach | $97,068 | #5,073 |
| 28127 | New London | $99,752 | #4,698 |
| 27713 | Research Triangl | $99,778 | #4,694 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
Closest ZIP codes by geographic distance.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28512 | Pine Knoll Shore, NC | 1.3 mi | $151,700 | #1,680 |
| 28594 | Emerald Isle, NC | 5.7 mi | $127,322 | #2,541 |
| 28570 | Newport, NC | 6.7 mi | $67,046 | #14,520 |
| 28516 | Beaufort, NC | 9.3 mi | $97,285 | #5,041 |
| 28511 | Atlantic, NC | 14.5 mi | $55,125 | #21,635 |
| 28520 | Cedar Island, NC | 14.5 mi | $58,836 | #19,382 |
| 28524 | Davis, NC | 14.5 mi | $52,405 | #23,116 |
| 28528 | Gloucester, NC | 14.5 mi | $54,362 | #22,078 |
About This Data
Income data is based on IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) ZIP code data for Tax Year 2022. AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) represents gross income minus certain deductions. Rankings are calculated across 722 ZIP codes in North Carolina and all U.S. ZIP codes nationally. Data reflects tax returns filed, not total population.