28460 ZIP Code — Sneads Ferry, NC

Onslow County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28460 is located in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, within Onslow County. It covers approximately 27.89 square miles and serves a population of 11,666 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28460

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 $267,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,112.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% 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%.

Overall, ZIP code 28460 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

11,666

population

27.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sneads Ferry	Acceptable
Sneads Ferry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28445 Holly Ridge (6.9 mi) 28539 Hubert (14 mi) 28545 Mccutcheon Field (14.1 mi) 28443 Hampstead (14.9 mi) 28540 Jacksonville (15.6 mi) 28543 Tarawa Terrace (15.7 mi) 28544 Midway Park (16.7 mi) 28454 Maple Hill (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,666
Population density	418 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	27.89 sq mi
Water area	8.35 sq mi
Latitude	34.5121
Longitude	-77.4268
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	38.1%	48.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	33.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	15.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

11,666

Population

418

People per sq mi

31.4

Median age

$79,112

Median household income

$41,765

Per capita income

$267,300

Median home value

$1,364

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

7,352

Housing units

38.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

486

Under 5

404

519

5–9

432

336

10–14

280

183

15–19

153

394

20–24

327

1,713

25–34

1,424

708

35–44

589

482

45–54

401

371

55–59

308

355

60–64

295

447

65–74

371

310

75–84

258

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,688	23.0%
18 and over	8,978	77.0%
65 and over	1,506	12.9%
Median age	31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Asian 2.2%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,325	83.8%
Two or more races	757	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	654	5.3%
Asian	269	2.2%
Black or African American	184	1.5%
Other race	131	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	48.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	33.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	15.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$79,112

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 36.5%

$300k–$500k 28.2%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$267,300
Median rent / month	$1,364
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	40.4%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	9.9%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	30.7%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	91.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	1.4%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,916	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	326	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,066	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	787	15.4%
Households with children under 18	1,449	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,098	21.6%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	11.5%
Married	63.0%	70.5%
Separated	4.8%	4.2%
Widowed	2.1%	6.8%
Divorced	10.8%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	38.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	125	4.9%
Kindergarten	287	11.3%
Elementary school	964	38.1%
High school	357	14.1%
College / grad school	796	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 18.7%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Construction 13.7%

Public administration 10.7%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,584	21.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,776	92.4%
Spanish	27	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.1%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,311	97.0%
Born in same state	11,147	95.6%
Born in different state	3,677	31.5%
Foreign born	164	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	355	3.0%
Not a US citizen	268	75.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,585	22.2%
French	2,478	21.2%
Arab	469	4%
Polish	243	2.1%
German	72	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	69	0.6%
English	61	0.5%
Irish	6	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28460

What city is ZIP code 28460 in?

ZIP code 28460 is primarily assigned to Sneads Ferry, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28460 in?

ZIP code 28460 falls within Onslow County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28460 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 28460 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28460?

ZIP code 28460 has an estimated population of 11,666 residents, with a density of 418 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28460?

The median home value in ZIP code 28460 is $267,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28460?

The median household income in ZIP code 28460 is $79,112, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28460 in?

ZIP code 28460 observes the EST timezone.