Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 10.2% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 926 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 30,819 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 14,044 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 20,679 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 13,096 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 29,940 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,750 ▼ 13% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,735 ▼ 18% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,213/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 91,427 |
| Vacant Units | 17,336 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Onslow County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 210,744 residents. With a median age of 29.69, it is a young county.
Onslow County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,749 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Onslow County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $227,735 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,212.
The residents of Onslow County are majority White (65.98%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Onslow County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28542 | Camp Lejeune | 3,559 | $112,981 | — | $1,607 | 0.0% | 56.4% |
| 28547 | Camp Lejeune | 21,266 | $67,981 | — | $1,454 | 0.8% | 36.6% |
| 28445 | Holly Ridge | 9,784 | $89,250 | $332,500 | $1,318 | 0.9% | 51.6% |
| 28539 | Hubert | 17,900 | $61,280 | $207,200 | $1,176 | 4.6% | 37.6% |
| 28540 | Jacksonville | 50,808 | $61,462 | $201,700 | $1,014 | 4.4% | 36.3% |
| 28546 | Jacksonville | 48,122 | $60,552 | $212,200 | $1,174 | 5.9% | 37.8% |
| 28544 | Midway Park | 4,260 | $49,449 | $136,700 | $1,165 | 7.0% | 29.2% |
| 28574 | Richlands | 20,631 | $66,555 | $204,500 | $1,123 | 6.8% | 30.5% |
| 28460 | Sneads Ferry | 13,405 | $86,180 | $310,000 | $1,544 | 0.5% | 48.7% |
| 28584 | Swansboro | 14,668 | $81,574 | $308,000 | $1,300 | 3.5% | 46.7% |
| 28543 | Tarawa Terrace | 6,341 | $43,680 | — | $1,425 | 3.1% | 50.1% |