Summary
Residents of Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Bogue, and Peletier share a ZIP code with Onslow County, causing mail confusion and misattributed sales tax revenue. The Board formally asked the USPS to create a unique ZIP code for the area.
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Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Some local sales tax revenue has been going to Onslow County because of the shared ZIP code; a new ZIP code would help keep that money local.
Residents and businesses in Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Bogue, and Peletier get better mail service, a distinct community identity, and accurate tax attribution.
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