28539 ZIP Code — Hubert, NC
Onslow County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28539 is located in Hubert, North Carolina, within Onslow County. It covers approximately 77.08 square miles and serves a population of 18,258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.
About ZIP code 28539
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $59,399.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
18,258
population
77.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28539 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28539
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hubert | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28544 Midway Park (6 mi)
28543 Tarawa Terrace (8.5 mi)
28582 Stella (9.5 mi)
28584 Swansboro (10.1 mi)
28545 Mccutcheon Field (11.5 mi)
28546 Jacksonville (12.7 mi)
28555 Maysville (13.4 mi)
28460 Sneads Ferry (14 mi)
28594 Emerald Isle (14.4 mi)
28540 Jacksonville (14.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,258 |
| Population density | 237 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 77.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.6605 |
| Longitude | -77.2595 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 910 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.5% | 48.2% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 33.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
18,258
Population
237
People per sq mi
31.5
Median age
$59,399
Median household income
$28,162
Per capita income
$188,500
Median home value
$1,100
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
5,986
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
872
Under 5
800
508
5–9
467
594
10–14
544
615
15–19
565
1,341
20–24
1,230
1,404
25–34
1,289
1,067
35–44
979
989
45–54
907
544
55–59
500
470
60–64
432
644
65–74
590
359
75–84
329
114
85+
105
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,500 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,758 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,141 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 31.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.6%
Black or African American
6.8%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,262 | 80.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,297 | 6.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,136 | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 688 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 329 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.5% | 48.2% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 33.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
7.6%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
12.3%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $59,399 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.0%
$50k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
28.5%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
15.0%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,100 |
| Owner occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter occupied | 30.4% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 71.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.5% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.0% |
| Electricity | 91.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,729 | 51.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 427 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,230 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,884 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,337 | 32.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,342 | 18.5% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.5% | 16.3% |
| Married | 53.2% | 53.4% |
| Separated | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 11.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 18.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
28.7%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 411 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 257 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,602 | 33.3% |
| High school | 994 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,553 | 32.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Retail trade
16.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Public administration
10.9%
Professional & management
10.5%
Construction
8.6%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Other services
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.1% |
| Government | 23.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 4.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
13.9%
Married-couple families
13.2%
Female-led households
5.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.3% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,503 | 21.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 20.1% |
| 65 and over | 47.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.8% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,586 | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 329 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 200 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 87 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,719 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 17,172 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 6,427 | 35.2% |
| Foreign born | 547 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 539 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 458 | 85.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,054 | 16.7% |
| French | 2,919 | 16% |
| Arab | 746 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 225 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 159 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 117 | 0.6% |
| English | 81 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28539
What city is ZIP code 28539 in?
ZIP code 28539 is primarily assigned to Hubert, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28539 in?
ZIP code 28539 falls within Onslow County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28539 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 28539 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28539?
The median home value in ZIP code 28539 is $188,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 28539?
ZIP code 28539 has an estimated population of 18,258 residents, with a density of 237 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28539?
The median household income in ZIP code 28539 is $59,399, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28539 in?
ZIP code 28539 observes the EST timezone.