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28543

North Carolina · 6,069 residents · 4.578 sq mi
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ZIP 28543 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,649. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Onslow County median. Among the 13 ZIP codes in Onslow County, 28543 ranks 13th by median household income.

$50,649
US average: $82,259
38.9%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.6%
Age 65+
0.2%
61.7%
38.3%
2.85 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic54%(3,275)
Black21%(1,277)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(988)
Asian3.3%(199)
Other5.4%(330)
Diversity Score79.2%(4,810)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Onslow County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST13TH OF 13HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28445$84,016
28454$73,015
28460$88,908
28539$66,976
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28543?

ZIP code 28543 has about 6,069 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28543?

The typical household in ZIP code 28543 earns about $50,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28543 expensive?

In ZIP code 28543, the typical rent is about $1,418 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28543?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28543 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28543?

About 8.3% of people in ZIP code 28543 live below the federal poverty line.

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