28539 ZIP Code
Hubert, North carolina
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28539 |
| City/Town: | Hubert |
| County: | Onslow |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,258 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,399 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,007 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,196 |
| Median Home Value: | $188,500 |
| Land Area: | 77.1 sq miles
199.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.6942, -77.2328 |
Population Information (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,258 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,524 | 52.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,734 | 47.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,672 | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 975 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,138 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,180 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,571 | 14.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,693 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,046 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,896 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,044 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 902 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,234 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 688 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 219 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $188,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,100 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,196 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,270 | 88.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 926 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,060 | 69.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,210 | 30.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,722 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 368 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 815 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,923 | 27.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,081 | 28.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,208 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,744 | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 583 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28539 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,399 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,246 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,286 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,007 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,642 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,811 | 91.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 522 | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,645 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,187 | 72.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,337 | 23.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 279 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,262 | 83.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,297 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 64 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 170 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 329 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,136 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 688 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,021 | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 500 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 251 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 82 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 188 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28539 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 551 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 159 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 894 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 661 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 995 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,086 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,150 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,355 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 261 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 158 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28539 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,525 | 112.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 724 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 16 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 365 | 6.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 331 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28539 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 111 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 498 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 282 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 27 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 944 | 16.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 239 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 87 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 339 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 610 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,150 | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 656 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 232 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 636 | 10.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,488 | 79.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,969 | 60.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,192 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,453 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28539 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,778 | 79.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,790 | 24.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,878 | 25.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 613 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 473 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 879 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28539 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,853 | 71.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 308 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 47 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 215 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,699 | 20.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 74 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28539 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 243 | 3.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,471 | 17.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,956 | 23.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,073 | 25.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,044 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 835 | 10.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 196 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 61 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 239 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 78 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28539 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 120 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 45 | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,130 | 13.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,324 | 65.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,538 | 18.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 39 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28539 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 147 | 2.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 217 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,628 | 91.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 60 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 208 | 2.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28539 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 232 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,785 | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,893 | 53.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,360 | 18.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28539 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 353 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 336 | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 749 | 14.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,443 | 28.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,360 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 760 | 15.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 54 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28539 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,399 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $446 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,100 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,270 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,729 | 51.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,519 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,230 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,884 | 25.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,337 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,342 | 18.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28539 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,611 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,245 | 29.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,049 | 53.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 156 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 780 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,118 | 14.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28539 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,817 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 411 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 257 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,602 | 33.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 994 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,553 | 32.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,449 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,503 | 21.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,941 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,151 | 19.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 258 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,869 | 59.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,024 | 32.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28539 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,563 | 74.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,514 | 24.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,140 | 47.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,253 | 49.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,972 | 43.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 121 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,719 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 547 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 539 | 98.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 539 | 98.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 539 | 98.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 58 | 10.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 302 | 55.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 1.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28539 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,586 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,444 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,142 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 480 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 130 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 207 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 325 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28539 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,270 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,957 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Hubert, NC28539