City

Richlands, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Onslow County  ·  North Carolina

👥20,631Population
💰$66,555Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂28.6Median Age
🏠$204,500Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.9%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 6.8%Asian: 1%Other: 9.8%Race
White73.9%
Hispanic8.5%
Black6.8%
Asian1.0%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
36%
45–64
16%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma127 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,943 (33.9%)
Some College1,283 (11%)
Associates2,723 (23.4%)
Bachelors1,214 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,327 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 11%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College11.0%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,555 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$204,500 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,123/mo
Total Housing Units8,055
Vacant Units1,196

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
67%
About Richlands, NC

Richlands is a city in North Carolina, located in Onslow County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,631 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.6 years.

Economically, Richlands is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,555 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Richlands is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,123 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richlands is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Richlands
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28574 20,631 $66,555 $204,500 $1,123 6.8% 30.5% 76.0%