| ZIP Code | 28543 |
|---|---|
| City | Tarawa Terrace |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Onslow County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 23 ft |
| Latitude | 34.734804 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.39805 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 50.1% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 268 (15.5%) |
| Some College | 175 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 421 (24.3%) |
| Bachelors | 242 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 624 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,680 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,425/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,207 |
| Vacant Units | 425 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,207 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 425 |
| Owner Occupied | 3.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 96.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 28543 is located in Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina, within Onslow County. With a population of 6,341, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 21.6 years. Economically, 28543 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,680 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,425 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 96.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 28543 is majority White (53.46%). Residents are well-educated — 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.5%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28543 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 28543 in Tarawa Terrace, NC is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a young community.