City

Holly Ridge, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Onslow County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,784Population
💰$89,250Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$332,500Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓51.6%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 4%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Black2.9%
Asian0.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
34%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads51.6% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,279 (18.1%)
Some College846 (12%)
Associates1,239 (17.6%)
Bachelors578 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree3,056 (43.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 18.1%Some College: 12%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 43.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad18.1%
Some College12.0%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate43.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,250 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$332,500 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,318/mo
Total Housing Units8,832
Vacant Units4,597

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
73%
About Holly Ridge, NC

Holly Ridge is a city in North Carolina, located in Onslow County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,784 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Holly Ridge is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,250 is above the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Holly Ridge is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $332,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,318 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Holly Ridge is well-educated. 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.31%).

Holly Ridge, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Holly Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28445 9,784 $89,250 $332,500 $1,318 0.9% 51.6% 79.5%