City

Ernul, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Craven County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,203Population
💰$63,375Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$174,500Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 5.5%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 85% below avg
HS Graduate404 (53.4%)
Some College79 (10.4%)
Associates112 (14.8%)
Bachelors44 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree118 (15.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.4%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
HS Grad53.4%
Some College10.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
34%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,375 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$174,500 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,567/mo
Total Housing Units604
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Ernul, NC

Ernul is a city in North Carolina, located in Craven County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,203 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Ernul is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,375 is below the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ernul is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,567 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ernul is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.52%).

Ernul, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Ernul
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28527 1,203 $63,375 $174,500 $1,567 0.8% 21.4% 83.5%