28547 ZIP Code — Camp Lejeune, NC
Onslow County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28547 is located in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, within Onslow County. It covers approximately 72.20 square miles and serves a population of 19,509 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.
About ZIP code 28547
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
Median household income is $71,625.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
19,509
population
72.20
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28547 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28547
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Camp Lejeune | Acceptable |
| Camp Lejeune | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,509 |
| Population density | 270 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 72.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 33.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.6912 |
| Longitude | -77.3440 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 910 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.4% | 48.2% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.1% | 33.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.9% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
19,509
Population
270
People per sq mi
21.2
Median age
$71,625
Median household income
$24,478
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,400
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
255
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,142
Under 5
261
749
5–9
172
294
10–14
67
3,048
15–19
698
7,399
20–24
1,693
2,488
25–34
569
609
35–44
139
77
45–54
18
61
55–59
14
7
60–64
2
2
75–84
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,791 | 14.3% |
| 18 and over | 16,718 | 85.7% |
| 65 and over | 2 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 21.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.5%
Two or more races
16.9%
Hispanic or Latino
13.5%
Black or African American
8.8%
Asian
2.9%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,065 | 53.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,809 | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,044 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,987 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 656 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 498 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 386 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 108 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.4% | 48.2% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.1% | 33.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.9% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
1.1%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
19.6%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
29.1%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 29.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $71,625 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,400 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 11.8% |
| Single-family detached | 55.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 23.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 71.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 65.2% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.1% |
| Electricity | 85.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,616 | 85.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 42 | 2.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 239 | 12.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,413 | 74.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 3.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 82.6% | 26.0% |
| Married | 15.7% | 70.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 0.8% | 2.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
0.1%
HS graduate
25.8%
Some college, no degree
41.2%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 196 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 252 | 9.7% |
| Elementary school | 875 | 33.6% |
| High school | 114 | 4.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,165 | 44.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.9%
Public administration
11.0%
Retail trade
8.9%
Other services
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Professional & management
4.0%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 28.5% |
| Sales & office | 25.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.2% |
| Production & transportation | 5.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 51.7% |
| Government | 41.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 29.6% |
| Carpool | 31.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 27.1% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 8.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
32.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 1.3% |
| Retirement income | 5.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.6% |
| High blood pressure | 12.2% |
| High cholesterol | 11.7% |
| Diabetes | 1.8% |
| Heart disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.6% |
| Asthma | 7.5% |
| Arthritis | 4.5% |
| Kidney disease | 0.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.0% |
| Cancer | 0.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 28.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 5.1% |
| No health insurance | 22.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 69.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 592 | 26.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 96.6% |
| Public insurance | 5.3% |
| No insurance | 1.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,106 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 761 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 545 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 187 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,487 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 17,932 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,881 | 9.6% |
| Foreign born | 555 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,022 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 704 | 68.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,731 | 14% |
| French | 1,125 | 5.8% |
| English | 332 | 1.7% |
| Arab | 287 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 168 | 0.9% |
| German | 84 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 74 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 32 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 9.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28547
What city is ZIP code 28547 in?
ZIP code 28547 is primarily assigned to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28547 in?
ZIP code 28547 falls within Onslow County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28547 have a large veteran population?
26% of civilians in ZIP code 28547 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 28547?
ZIP code 28547 has an estimated population of 19,509 residents, with a density of 270 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28547?
The median household income in ZIP code 28547 is $71,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28547 in?
ZIP code 28547 observes the EST timezone.