City

Camp Lejeune, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Onslow County  ·  North Carolina

👥24,825Population
💰$74,432Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂21.1Median Age
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 83.5% Female 16.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.8%Hispanic: 27%Black: 7.7%Asian: 2.7%Other: 6.6%Race
White53.8%
Hispanic27.0%
Black7.7%
Asian2.7%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
6%
18–24
68%
25–44
18%
45–64
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,032 (22.5%)
Some College679 (14.8%)
Associates1,120 (24.4%)
Bachelors503 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,245 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 22.5%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 24.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad22.5%
Some College14.8%
Associates24.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Financials

Median HH Income$74,432 ≈ Avg
Median Rent$1,476/mo
Total Housing Units2,394
Vacant Units284

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
39%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
38%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
84%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%
About Camp Lejeune, NC

Camp Lejeune is a city in North Carolina, located in Onslow County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,825 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.13 years.

Economically, Camp Lejeune is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,432 is near the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The population of Camp Lejeune is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.84%).

Camp Lejeune, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Camp Lejeune
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28542 3,559 $112,981 $1,607 0.0% 56.4% 0.0%
28547 21,266 $67,981 $1,454 0.8% 36.6% 0.0%