28574 ZIP Code — Richlands, NC
Onslow County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28574 is located in Richlands, North Carolina, within Onslow County. It covers approximately 124.04 square miles and serves a population of 19,987 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.
About ZIP code 28574
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $185,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $61,312.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
19,987
population
124.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28574 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28574
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28574. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Richlands | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28540 Jacksonville (9.4 mi)
28521 Chinquapin (9.8 mi)
28518 Beulaville (10.3 mi)
28546 Jacksonville (11.2 mi)
28545 Mccutcheon Field (11.6 mi)
28543 Tarawa Terrace (13.4 mi)
28572 Pink Hill (15.1 mi)
28585 Trenton (16.5 mi)
28544 Midway Park (16.6 mi)
28555 Maysville (18.9 mi)
28454 Maple Hill (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,987 |
| Population density | 161 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 124.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.8526 |
| Longitude | -77.5678 |
| 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 | 52.9% | 48.2% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 33.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.8% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.0% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
19,987
Population
161
People per sq mi
28.6
Median age
$61,312
Median household income
$25,468
Per capita income
$185,900
Median home value
$1,099
Median monthly rent
72.7%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
6,191
Housing units
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,110
Under 5
925
886
5–9
739
1,058
10–14
882
637
15–19
531
563
20–24
469
2,805
25–34
2,340
1,198
35–44
999
971
45–54
810
463
55–59
386
343
60–64
286
558
65–74
465
217
75–84
181
90
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,522 | 32.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,465 | 67.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,586 | 7.9% |
| Median age | 28.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.7%
Black or African American
8.7%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,595 | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,796 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,301 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 576 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 159 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.9% | 48.2% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 33.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.8% | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.0% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $61,312 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.0%
$50k–$100k
6.0%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
23.4%
$200k–$300k
35.3%
$300k–$500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,099 |
| Owner occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter occupied | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 14.8% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 22.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 30.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 68.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.1% |
| 3 or more | 27.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.7% |
| Electricity | 90.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,183 | 60.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 461 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,185 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,048 | 15.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,198 | 46.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,220 | 17.7% |
| Average household size | 2.90 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.4% | 19.0% |
| Married | 56.6% | 63.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
30.8%
Some college, no degree
32.3%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 287 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 439 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,678 | 45.3% |
| High school | 1,042 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,464 | 24.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Construction
13.6%
Retail trade
13.4%
Public administration
13.0%
Professional & management
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Other services
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.1% |
| Government | 27.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.2% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 3.4% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
12.7%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
48.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 18.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,037 | 26.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 38.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.8% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,952 | 89.8% |
| Spanish | 226 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 135 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 85 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,666 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,305 | 96.6% |
| Born in different state | 8,385 | 42.0% |
| Foreign born | 361 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 321 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 204 | 63.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,527 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 2,505 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 1,450 | 7.3% |
| German | 147 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 122 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.4% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28574
What city is ZIP code 28574 in?
ZIP code 28574 is primarily assigned to Richlands, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28574 in?
ZIP code 28574 falls within Onslow County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 28574 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 28574 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 28574 have a large veteran population?
26% of civilians in ZIP code 28574 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28574?
The median home value in ZIP code 28574 is $185,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 28574?
ZIP code 28574 has an estimated population of 19,987 residents, with a density of 161 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28574 in?
ZIP code 28574 observes the EST timezone.