| ZIP Code | 28542 |
|---|---|
| City | Camp Lejeune |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Onslow County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Latitude | 34.729932 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.461943 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37133 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 20.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.99 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.4% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 79 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 33 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 41 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 7 (2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 191 (54.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,981 ▲ 48% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,607/mo |
| Total Units | 77 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 77 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.99 |
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.