Onslow County, NC ZIP Codes
15 ZIP codes cover all or part of Onslow County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 207,906 residents in the county, with a median household income of $68,148 and a median home value of $236,400. Median household income ranges from $50,649 in 28543 to $125,491 in 28542. Its largest communities include Jacksonville, Piney Green, Half Moon, Holly Ridge and Surf City.
Onslow County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 207,906 |
| Households | 75,265 |
| Median household income | $68,148 |
| Median home value | $236,400 |
| Median age | 27.7 |
| Median rent | $1,265 |
All 15 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 228,433 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 84,130 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $50,649 (28543) to $125,491 (28542) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $69,175 |
| Homeowners | 65.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 162 routes, 98,532 homes (14 of 15 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Onslow County: 28542 ($125,491)
- Most residents: 28540 (49,141 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28582 (88.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28542 (100.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 28543 (47.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28542 (20.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 28445 ($386,100)
Every ZIP code in Onslow County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28540 | Jacksonville | 49,141 | 19,048 | $65,625 | $223,800 | 61.8% | 39.1% | 19.1% | 38 | 22,070 | 100% of its land |
| 28546 | Jacksonville | 47,256 | 20,200 | $63,561 | $226,100 | 57.8% | 33.4% | 18.5% | 36 | 24,110 | 100% of its land |
| 28547 | Camp Lejeune | 21,346 | 2,174 | $67,588 | — | 0.0% | 73.5% | 30.6% | 4 | 2,119 | 100% of its land |
| 28574 | Richlands | 20,990 | 7,137 | $67,416 | $216,500 | 81.7% | 45.7% | 14.7% | 11 | 8,047 | 92% of its land |
| 28539 | Hubert | 18,351 | 7,794 | $66,976 | $230,200 | 76.2% | 29.0% | 21.2% | 13 | 8,340 | 100% of its land |
| 28584 | Swansboro | 14,939 | 6,149 | $87,414 | $339,200 | 80.1% | 28.6% | 13.3% | 12 | 7,966 | 28% of its land |
| 28460 | Sneads Ferry | 13,532 | 6,121 | $88,908 | $343,600 | 74.7% | 22.1% | 21.7% | 13 | 8,844 | 100% of its land |
| 28445 | Holly Ridge | 10,797 | 4,625 | $84,016 | $386,100 | 83.1% | 23.3% | 20.7% | 12 | 7,779 | 91% of its land |
| 28518 | Beulaville | 7,651 | 3,095 | $54,127 | $159,000 | 77.7% | 31.3% | 11.3% | 6 | 3,763 | 11% of its land |
| 28543 | Jacksonville | 6,069 | 1,645 | $50,649 | — | 2.9% | 51.7% | 47.0% | 3 | 1,882 | 100% of its land |
| 28555 | Maysville | 5,914 | 2,379 | $69,236 | $170,700 | 76.0% | 33.2% | 7.8% | 4 | 2,590 | 51% of its land |
| 28544 | Midway Park | 4,386 | 1,825 | $52,354 | $141,700 | 34.6% | 43.7% | 25.7% | 4 | 2,680 | 100% of its land |
| 28542 | Camp Lejeune | 3,508 | 45 | $125,491 | — | 0.0% | 100.0% | 42.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28454 | Maple Hill | 2,895 | 1,255 | $73,015 | $209,400 | 82.2% | 32.6% | 23.9% | 3 | 1,507 | 53% of its land |
| 28582 | Stella | 1,658 | 638 | $89,348 | $354,900 | 88.9% | 35.9% | 11.9% | 3 | 1,060 | 57% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Onslow County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Jacksonville — 71,279 residents · 6 ZIP codes
- Piney Green — 14,078 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Half Moon — 7,378 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Holly Ridge — 4,904 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Surf City — 4,396 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Swansboro — 3,997 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Sneads Ferry — 2,728 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Richlands — 2,335 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Pumpkin Center — 1,636 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Maysville — 1,022 residents · 1 ZIP code
- North Topsail Beach — 784 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Topsail Beach — 406 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Onslow County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Onslow County — 12 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Onslow County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Onslow County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Onslow County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Onslow County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Onslow County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Onslow County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Onslow County, NC?
- 28540, 28546, 28547, 28574, 28539, 28584, 28460, 28445, 28518, 28543, 28555, 28544, 28542, 28454 and 28582. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Onslow County?
- 207,906 residents in 75,265 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Onslow County?
- $68,148 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $50,649 (28543) to $125,491 (28542).
- Which Onslow County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28542, at $125,491, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Onslow County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Onslow County?
- For the 14 of 15 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 162 carrier routes reaching 98,532 residential and 4,191 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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