28544 ZIP Code — Midway Park, NC

Onslow County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28544 is located in Midway Park, North Carolina, within Onslow County. It covers approximately 10.62 square miles and serves a population of 5,179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28544

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,300. Renters make up the majority at 71%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $51,436. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28544 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a strong veteran community.

5,179

population

10.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Midway Park	Acceptable
Midway Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28543 Tarawa Terrace (3.7 mi) 28539 Hubert (6 mi) 28546 Jacksonville (6.7 mi) 28545 Mccutcheon Field (7.9 mi) 28555 Maysville (9.3 mi) 28582 Stella (9.8 mi) 28540 Jacksonville (10.5 mi) 28584 Swansboro (11.6 mi) 28574 Richlands (16.6 mi) 28460 Sneads Ferry (16.7 mi) 28594 Emerald Isle (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,179
Population density	488 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	10.62 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	34.7357
Longitude	-77.3129
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	52.3%	48.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	33.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	15.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,179

Population

488

People per sq mi

25.5

Median age

$51,436

Median household income

$22,791

Per capita income

$120,300

Median home value

$1,115

Median monthly rent

28.9%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

969

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

100

217

5–9

175

236

10–14

189

144

15–19

115

688

20–24

552

628

25–34

505

171

35–44

137

334

45–54

269

55–59

117

60–64

145

65–74

117

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,194	23.1%
18 and over	3,985	76.9%
65 and over	329	6.4%
Median age	25.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.8%

Black or African American 19.1%

Two or more races 17%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Other race 6.3%

Asian 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,566	43.8%
Black or African American	1,116	19.1%
Two or more races	993	17%
Hispanic or Latino	675	11.5%
Other race	370	6.3%
Asian	70	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	53	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	48.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	33.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	15.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 17.5%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	17.5%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$51,436

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 38.2%

$150k–$200k 41.0%

$200k–$300k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,300
Median rent / month	$1,115
Owner occupied	28.9%
Renter occupied	71.1%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	36.7%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	26.1%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	51.2%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	94.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,105	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	106	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	501	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	434	20.2%
Households with children under 18	884	41.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	274	12.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	20.1%
Married	55.3%	59.0%
Separated	7.3%	2.4%
Widowed	0.9%	3.9%
Divorced	12.8%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	156	10.1%
Kindergarten	57	3.7%
Elementary school	657	42.5%
High school	185	12.0%
College / grad school	492	31.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.8%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Public administration 13.8%

Professional & management 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Construction 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Information 2.4%

Other services 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Manufacturing 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	34.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 41.0%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 48.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.1%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	25.8%
High cholesterol	20.5%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	3.8%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	16.2%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	3.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	80.6%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	763	23.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	53.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,954	95.7%
Spanish	228	4.6%
Other Indo-European	210	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,899	94.6%
Born in same state	4,649	89.8%
Born in different state	1,767	34.1%
Foreign born	250	4.8%
Naturalized citizen	280	5.4%
Not a US citizen	175	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	653	12.6%
Italian	367	7.1%
English	49	0.9%
Arab	33	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	30	0.6%
Norwegian	20	0.4%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	97.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28544

What city is ZIP code 28544 in?

ZIP code 28544 is primarily assigned to Midway Park, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28544 in?

ZIP code 28544 falls within Onslow County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28544 mostly rentals?

71% of occupied units in ZIP code 28544 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 28544 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 28544 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28544?

21% of residents in ZIP code 28544 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28544?

The median home value in ZIP code 28544 is $120,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 28544 in?

ZIP code 28544 observes the EST timezone.