Onslow County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 13 ZIP codes · 10 cities
13
ZIP codes
206,160
population (2021)
+16.0%
pop change since 2010
37133
FIPS code
Onslow County ZIP code map
About Onslow County
Onslow County is located in North Carolina and contains 13 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 206,160 as of 2021,
an increase of
16% from 177,772 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Onslow County is 37133.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 206,160 |
| 2010 population | 177,772 |
| Change | +16.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37133 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Onslow County
Camp Lejeune
Holly Ridge
Hubert
Jacksonville
Mccutcheon Field
Midway Park
Richlands
Sneads Ferry
Swansboro
Tarawa Terrace
ZIP codes for Onslow County, NC (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28445 | Holly Ridge | Onslow | View map |
| 28460 | Sneads Ferry | Onslow | View map |
| 28539 | Hubert | Onslow | View map |
| 28540 | Jacksonville | Onslow | View map |
| 28541 | Jacksonville | Onslow | View map |
| 28542 | Camp Lejeune | Onslow | View map |
| 28543 | Tarawa Terrace | Onslow | View map |
| 28544 | Midway Park | Onslow | View map |
| 28545 | Mccutcheon Field | Onslow | View map |
| 28546 | Jacksonville | Onslow | View map |
| 28547 | Camp Lejeune | Onslow | View map |
| 28574 | Richlands | Onslow | View map |
| 28584 | Swansboro | Onslow | View map |
Demographics & statistics
196,262
Population
29.1
Median age
$61,129
Median household income
$29,225
Per capita income
$183,682
Median home value
$1,197
Median monthly rent
53.9%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
57,114
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
9,487
Under 5
6,567
7,924
5–9
5,485
7,108
10–14
4,920
8,685
15–19
6,012
19,236
20–24
13,314
20,640
25–34
14,287
12,951
35–44
8,965
8,991
45–54
6,224
4,828
55–59
3,341
4,801
60–64
3,323
6,984
65–74
4,834
3,278
75–84
2,269
1,068
85+
740
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 47,467 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 148,795 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 19,173 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 29.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.4%
Black or African American
13.1%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Other race
2.1%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138,781 | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 27,469 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 20,767 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,800 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 4,405 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 3,658 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 960 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 222 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $61,129 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
6.0%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
20.4%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
10.7%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,682 |
| Median rent / month | $1,197 |
| Owner occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter occupied | 46.1% |
| Vacant | 19.2% |
| Single-family detached | 59.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 13.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.2% |
| 3 or more | 21.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.1% |
| Electricity | 90.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 38,793 | 59.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,940 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11,209 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15,585 | 21.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26,200 | 40.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13,964 | 20.9% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 18.0% |
| Married | 52.4% | 61.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
28.4%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,828 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 2,933 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 19,233 | 39.6% |
| High school | 7,260 | 14.8% |
| College / grad school | 15,405 | 33.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Professional & management
11.1%
Construction
9.0%
Public administration
8.6%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
4.1%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.6% |
| Government | 26.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
26.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 18.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24,494 | 20.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 37.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.2% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 180,208 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 4,162 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,803 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 225 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 1,084 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 188,862 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 184,727 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 66,382 | 33.4% |
| Foreign born | 4,135 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,400 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,771 | 59.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 26,502 | 13.5% |
| French | 24,908 | 12.7% |
| Arab | 9,831 | 5% |
| German | 1,641 | 0.8% |
| English | 1,474 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,143 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 1,050 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 326 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 117 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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