28546 ZIP Code — Jacksonville, NC
Onslow County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28546 is located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, within Onslow County. It covers approximately 103.95 square miles and serves a population of 47,841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.
About ZIP code 28546
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $191,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $56,434.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% 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%.
47,841
population
103.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28546 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28546
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28546. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28543 Tarawa Terrace (5.7 mi)
28544 Midway Park (6.7 mi)
28545 Mccutcheon Field (8.2 mi)
28555 Maysville (8.4 mi)
28540 Jacksonville (9.3 mi)
28574 Richlands (11.2 mi)
28539 Hubert (12.7 mi)
28582 Stella (13.8 mi)
28584 Swansboro (16 mi)
28573 Pollocksville (16.4 mi)
28585 Trenton (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,841 |
| Population density | 460 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 103.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.8176 |
| Longitude | -77.3751 |
| 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 | 50.2% | 48.2% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 33.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
47,841
Population
460
People per sq mi
28.2
Median age
$56,434
Median household income
$28,715
Per capita income
$191,500
Median home value
$1,111
Median monthly rent
54.0%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
12,363
Housing units
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,583
Under 5
1,713
1,520
5–9
1,646
1,696
10–14
1,835
1,393
15–19
1,507
3,702
20–24
4,007
3,765
25–34
4,075
2,925
35–44
3,166
1,985
45–54
2,149
1,032
55–59
1,117
1,053
60–64
1,140
1,414
65–74
1,531
637
75–84
690
269
85+
291
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,558 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 36,283 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,832 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 28.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Black or African American
20%
Two or more races
10.1%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Other race
3%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,399 | 57% |
| Black or African American | 10,322 | 20% |
| Two or more races | 5,207 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,731 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 1,549 | 3% |
| Asian | 1,191 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 173 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.2% | 48.2% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 33.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
17.5%
$50k–$75k
23.7%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $56,434 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
30.0%
$200k–$300k
32.9%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,111 |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 57.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.1% |
| Mobile homes | 5.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.0% |
| Electricity | 94.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,294 | 54.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 936 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,523 | 13.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,101 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,295 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,465 | 18.4% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 22.2% |
| Married | 62.0% | 56.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
30.9%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 511 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 499 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 5,371 | 40.5% |
| High school | 1,837 | 13.9% |
| College / grad school | 5,037 | 38.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
17.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.9%
Professional & management
8.7%
Public administration
7.2%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Information
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.4% |
| Service | 21.7% |
| Sales & office | 24.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.2% |
| Government | 25.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
18.2%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
27.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.5% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 19.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6,769 | 21.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 17.1% |
| 65 and over | 39.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.6% |
| Public insurance | 39.3% |
| No insurance | 12.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,545 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 1,073 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 584 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 360 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,303 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 44,068 | 92.1% |
| Born in different state | 14,960 | 31.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,235 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,538 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,764 | 69.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,618 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 5,558 | 11.6% |
| Arab | 2,333 | 4.9% |
| Polish | 211 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 204 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 121 | 0.3% |
| English | 102 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 89 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28546
What city is ZIP code 28546 in?
ZIP code 28546 is primarily assigned to Jacksonville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28546 in?
ZIP code 28546 falls within Onslow County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28546 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 28546 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28546?
The median home value in ZIP code 28546 is $191,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 28546?
ZIP code 28546 has an estimated population of 47,841 residents, with a density of 460 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28546?
The median household income in ZIP code 28546 is $56,434, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28546 in?
ZIP code 28546 observes the EST timezone.