28540 ZIP Code – Jacksonville, North Carolina
28540 is a large ZIP code in Jacksonville, North Carolina, part of Onslow County with a population of approximately 50,207 residents. The median household income is $58,242 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $187,100 is below the national average, with 61.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $935, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.2% is near the U.S. average. About 23.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 29.0, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28542, 28543, 28546.
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ZIP 28540 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28540 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $187k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $935 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28542 – Camp Lejeune
- 28543 – Tarawa Terrace
- 28546 – Jacksonville
- 28454 – Maple Hill
- 28574 – Richlands
- 28544 – Midway Park
- 28547 – Camp Lejeune
- 28445 – Holly Ridge
- 28521 – Chinquapin
- 28539 – Hubert
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28542 | CAMP LEJEUNE | 3,348 | $108,125 |
| 28543 | TARAWA TERRACE | 6,841 | $40,343 |
| 28546 | JACKSONVILLE | 47,841 | $56,434 |
| 28454 | MAPLE HILL | 2,769 | $59,844 |
| 28574 | RICHLANDS | 19,987 | $61,312 |