Morehead City, North Carolina
Morehead City is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 9,863 in 2023. It sits at 34.7279, -76.7391 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Morehead City |
| Type | town |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Carteret County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 9,863 |
| Land area | 7.41 sq mi (19.18 km²) |
| Coordinates | 34.7279, -76.7391 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 28557 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Morehead City
Morehead City covers 1 ZIP code: 28557. Browse all ZIP codes in North Carolina for the full list.
Where is Morehead City?
Morehead City is located in North Carolina, in Carteret County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Atlantic Beach 3 km · NCBeaufort 8 km · NCPine Knoll Shores 9 km · NCNewport 14 km · NCHavelock 25 km · NCBogue 27 km · NCEmerald Isle 28 km · NCCape Carteret 30 km · NC
Other places in Carteret County
Beaufort 4,804Newport 4,494Emerald Isle 3,966Cape Carteret 2,270Cedar Point 1,814Pine Knoll Shores 1,426Atlantic Beach 1,407Peletier 791Bogue 708
Frequently asked questions
What county is Morehead City, NC in?
Morehead City is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Morehead City, NC?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 9,863.
What time zone is Morehead City in?
Morehead City is in the America/New_York time zone.