28543 ZIP Code – Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina
Located in Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina, ZIP code 28543 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Onslow County with a population of approximately 6,841 residents. At $40,343, the median household income here runs below the North Carolina average and well below the U.S. average. At $184,100, median home values run below the national average, with 2.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,363 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 89% single-family (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 8.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is near the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 34.8%, above the national average. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28542, 28544, 28540.
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ZIP 28543 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28543 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,841 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $40k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $184k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,363 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 21.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28542 – Camp Lejeune
- 28544 – Midway Park
- 28540 – Jacksonville
- 28546 – Jacksonville
- 28547 – Camp Lejeune
- 28539 – Hubert
- 28555 – Maysville
- 28460 – Sneads Ferry
- 28582 – Stella
- 28574 – Richlands
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28542 | CAMP LEJEUNE | 3,348 | $108,125 |
| 28544 | MIDWAY PARK | 5,179 | $51,436 |
| 28540 | JACKSONVILLE | 50,207 | $58,242 |
| 28546 | JACKSONVILLE | 47,841 | $56,434 |
| 28547 | CAMP LEJEUNE | 19,509 | $71,625 |