City

Swansboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Onslow County  ·  North Carolina

👥14,668Population
💰$81,574Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$308,000Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓46.7%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 4%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.6%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Black2.1%
Asian0.8%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads46.7% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma174 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,221 (21.6%)
Some College1,268 (12.3%)
Associates1,826 (17.7%)
Bachelors1,481 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree3,326 (32.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College12.3%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,574 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$308,000 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,300/mo
Total Housing Units7,550
Vacant Units1,524

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
64%
About Swansboro, NC

Swansboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Onslow County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,668 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Swansboro is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,574 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Swansboro is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $308,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,300 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swansboro is well-educated. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swansboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28584 14,668 $81,574 $308,000 $1,300 3.5% 46.7% 79.5%