US ZIP Code
28542

Camp Lejeune, NC

Onslow County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 3,559 Population
💰 $112,981 Median HH Income
▲ 48% above avg
🎂 20.7 Median Age
🎓 56.4% College Grads
▲ 46% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28542
CityCamp Lejeune
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyOnslow County
Area Code472/910
Elevation9 ft
Latitude34.729932
Longitude-77.461943
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37133
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 90.8% (3,230) Female 9.2% (329) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.8%Hispanic: 21.3%Black: 9.6%Asian: 2.7%Other: 5%Race
White56.8%
Hispanic21.3%
Black9.6%
Asian2.7%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
2%
18–24
85%
25–44
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.7 yrs
Avg Household Size3.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads56.4% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate79 (22.5%)
Some College33 (9.4%)
Associates41 (11.7%)
Bachelors7 (2%)
Graduate Degree191 (54.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.5%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 2%Graduate: 54.4%Edu
HS Grad22.5%
Some College9.4%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors2.0%
Graduate54.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Renter: 100%Tenure
Renter100.0%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,981 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Rent$1,607/mo
Total Units77
Avg HH Size3.99

Income Distribution

$75k–100k
47%
$100k–150k
53%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
20%
Walked
34%
Work From Home
46%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
82%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%

Summary

Total Units77
Owner Occupied0.0%
Renter Occupied100.0%
Avg HH Size3.99
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28542 is in Camp Lejeune, NC, in Onslow County.
ZIP code 28542 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28542 is in Onslow County, NC.
ZIP 28542 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28542 is 3,559 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 28542 is $112,981 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 28542

ZIP code 28542 is located in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, within Onslow County. With a population of 3,559, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.7 years. Economically, 28542 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,981 is above the national average.

Renters can expect to pay around $1,607 per month in median rent.

The population of 28542 is majority White (56.84%). Residents are well-educated — 56.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average.

A notably high share of workers — 34% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 15%.

Overall, ZIP code 28542 in Camp Lejeune, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a young community.