28540 ZIP Code
Jacksonville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28540 |
| City/Town: | Jacksonville |
| County: | Onslow |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 50,207 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,242 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,996 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,405 |
| Median Home Value: | $187,100 |
| Land Area: | 110.3 sq miles
285.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.7443, -77.4990 |
Population Information (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,207 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,074 | 53.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,133 | 46.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,712 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,892 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,594 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,506 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,803 | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,978 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,561 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,286 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,285 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,010 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,568 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,481 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 531 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $187,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $935 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,405 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,720 | 87.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,685 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,728 | 57.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,992 | 42.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,700 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 693 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,877 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,388 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,526 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,344 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,788 | 16.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,084 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,242 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,945 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,578 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,996 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,602 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,920 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,236 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,989 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,319 | 70.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,220 | 22.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,381 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,809 | 67.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,733 | 15.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 191 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 977 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 54 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,203 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,240 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,720 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,722 | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,292 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,209 | 4.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 150 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,071 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28540 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 862 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,077 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,214 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,669 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,015 | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,685 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,016 | 16.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,627 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 884 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 671 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28540 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,317 | 91.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,780 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 868 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,063 | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,687 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28540 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,801 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 748 | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 330 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,918 | 15.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,201 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 145 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,102 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,848 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,928 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,542 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 789 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,504 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.6% | 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 (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,082 | 77.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,408 | 58.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,301 | 34.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,208 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28540 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,970 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,445 | 23.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,719 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,486 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 417 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,810 | 15.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28540 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,118 | 66.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,331 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 550 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 848 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 358 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 680 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 569 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,906 | 13.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28540 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,370 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,019 | 18.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,578 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,084 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,875 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,512 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,165 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 618 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 172 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28540 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 99 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,112 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,917 | 23.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,375 | 53.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,428 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 474 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28540 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 734 | 3.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 516 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 17,062 | 91.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 59 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 118 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 210 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28540 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,065 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,166 | 32.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,286 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,203 | 22.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28540 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 731 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 879 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,685 | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,645 | 24.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,567 | 33.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,008 | 9.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 182 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,328 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $459 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $935 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,720 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,840 | 52.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,695 | 25.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,580 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,223 | 22.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,591 | 40.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,123 | 22.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28540 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,397 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,503 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,964 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 358 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,869 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,785 | 17.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28540 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,417 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 834 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 866 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,751 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,957 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,009 | 26.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,840 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 6,948 | 21.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,290 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,741 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,360 | 15.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,180 | 59.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,201 | 25.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28540 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,712 | 77.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,243 | 20.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,685 | 55.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,350 | 42.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,312 | 32.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 208 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 48,326 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 739 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,881 | 254.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,881 | 254.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,881 | 254.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 205 | 27.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 148 | 20.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 67 | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 894 | 121.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28540 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,495 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 41,453 | 91.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,042 | 8.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,766 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 431 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 699 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 146 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28540 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,720 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,187 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
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