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28539

North Carolina · 18,351 residents · 77.083 sq mi
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ZIP 28539 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,976. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $230,200. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Among the 13 ZIP codes in Onslow County, 28539 ranks 9th by median household income.

$66,976
US average: $82,259
$230,200
US average: $376,019
22.2%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.8%
Age 65+
13.4%
51.2%
48.8%
2.35 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(14,442)
Black4.9%(902)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,539)
Asian2.3%(424)
Other5.7%(1,044)
Diversity Score45.9%(8,428)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Onslow County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST9TH OF 13HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28445$84,016
28454$73,015
28460$88,908
28540$65,625
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28539?

ZIP code 28539 has about 18,351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28539?

The typical household in ZIP code 28539 earns about $66,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28539 expensive?

In ZIP code 28539, the median home is worth about $230,200, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28539?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28539 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28539?

About 11.8% of people in ZIP code 28539 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024