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Onslow County
Camp Lejeune, NC
28542
28542 ZIP Code — Camp Lejeune, NC
Onslow County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28542 is located in
Camp Lejeune ,
North Carolina ,
within Onslow County .
It covers approximately 1.59 square miles and serves a population of
3,348 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 910 .
About ZIP code 28542
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
Median household income is $108,125.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 28542 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,348
Population density
2,106 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
133
Geography
Land area
1.59 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
34.6449
Longitude
-77.3212
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
910
Demographics & statistics
$108,125
Median household income
$2,053
Median monthly rent
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 292 8.7% 18 and over 3,056 91.3% 65 and over 0 0.0% Median age 20.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.7%
Group Count % White 2,009 52.9% Two or more races 706 18.6% Hispanic or Latino 450 11.8% Black or African American 267 7% American Indian / Alaska Native 172 4.5% Asian 130 3.4% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 64 1.7%
Household income
Range % of households $75k–$100k 6.0% $100k–$150k 94.0% Median income $108,125
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $2,053 Owner occupied 0.0% Renter occupied 100.0% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 8.3 Avg household size (owned) 0.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 94.0% 2000–2009 6.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 0.0% 3 bedrooms 44.0% 4 bedrooms 56.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 6.0% 2 vehicles 81.0% 3 or more 13.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 33.3% Electricity 66.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 84 100.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Households with children under 18 84 100.0% Households with seniors (65+) 0 0.0% Average household size 5.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 89.9% 36.0% Married 7.4% 56.5% Separated 0.4% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 2.3% 7.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 45.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 29 13.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 98 44.1% High school 52 23.4% College / grad school 43 19.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
42.0%
Education & healthcare
38.3%
Public administration
19.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.0% Service 38.3% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 19.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 42.0% Government 58.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 19.2% Carpool 27.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 27.4% Work from home 25.3% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 7.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 0.0% Retirement income 0.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 0.0% High blood pressure 0.0% High cholesterol 0.0% Diabetes 0.0% Heart disease 0.0% Stroke 0.0% Asthma 0.0% Arthritis 0.0% Kidney disease 0.0% Pulmonary disease 0.0% Cancer 0.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 0.0% Binge drinking 0.0% No physical activity 0.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 0.0% Depression 0.0% Fair or poor health 0.0% Poor mental health 0.0% Poor physical health 0.0% No health insurance 0.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 0.0% Visited dentist 0.0% Cholesterol screening 0.0% Teeth loss 0.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 16 14.0%
Disability % Any disability 0.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 100.0% Public insurance 14.2% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,237 96.7% Spanish 295 9.1% Other Indo-European 221 6.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 13 0.4% Other languages 61 1.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,110 92.9% Born in same state 2,926 87.4% Born in different state 262 7.8% Foreign born 184 5.5% Naturalized citizen 238 7.1% Not a US citizen 115 48.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 705 21.1% Irish 249 7.4% French 156 4.7% English 57 1.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 38 1.1% Arab 14 0.4% Dutch 10 0.3% German 8 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 2.5% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28542
What city is ZIP code 28542 in?
ZIP code 28542 is primarily assigned to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28542 in?
ZIP code 28542 falls within Onslow County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28542 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 28542 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28542?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28542?
The median household income in ZIP code 28542 is $108,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 28542?
ZIP code 28542 has an estimated population of 3,348 residents, with a density of 2,103 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28542 in?
ZIP code 28542 observes the EST timezone.
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