City

Sneads Ferry, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Onslow County  ·  North Carolina

👥13,405Population
💰$86,180Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$310,000Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓48.7%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.9%Hispanic: 9%Black: 2.5%Asian: 1.3%Other: 7.4%Race
White78.9%
Hispanic9.0%
Black2.5%
Asian1.3%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
38%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads48.7% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
HS Graduate2,171 (24.1%)
Some College844 (9.4%)
Associates1,609 (17.8%)
Bachelors930 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree3,467 (38.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
HS Grad24.1%
Some College9.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,180 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$310,000 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,544/mo
Total Housing Units9,134
Vacant Units3,492

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
76%
About Sneads Ferry, NC

Sneads Ferry is a city in North Carolina, located in Onslow County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,405 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Sneads Ferry is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,180 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sneads Ferry is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $310,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,544 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sneads Ferry is well-educated. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.9%).

Sneads Ferry, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Sneads Ferry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28460 13,405 $86,180 $310,000 $1,544 0.5% 48.7% 74.6%