28546 ZIP Code
Jacksonville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28546 |
| City/Town: | Jacksonville |
| County: | Onslow |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,841 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,434 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,332 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,032 |
| Median Home Value: | $191,500 |
| Land Area: | 103.9 sq miles
269.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.8273, -77.3911 |
Population Information (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,841 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,981 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,860 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,296 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,166 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,531 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,900 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,709 | 16.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,840 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,091 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,134 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,149 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,193 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,945 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,327 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 560 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $191,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,111 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,032 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,854 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,178 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,185 | 54.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,669 | 46.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,239 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 602 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,144 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,407 | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,414 | 27.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,101 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,428 | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,143 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28546 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,434 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,781 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,718 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,332 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,110 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,184 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,676 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,238 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,591 | 69.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,548 | 25.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 892 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 153 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,399 | 61.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,322 | 21.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 173 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,191 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,549 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,207 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,731 | 7.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,261 | 17.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,355 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,209 | 4.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 261 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,436 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28546 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,000 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 658 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,269 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,961 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,303 | 17.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,471 | 23.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,381 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,353 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 697 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 761 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28546 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,473 | 101.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,246 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 36 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 550 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 185 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,379 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28546 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 919 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 991 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 161 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,176 | 17.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 824 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 695 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 621 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,580 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,304 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,710 | 14.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 883 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,303 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 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 (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,325 | 78.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,502 | 61.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,647 | 34.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,070 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28546 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,634 | 82.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,849 | 20.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,137 | 27.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 813 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 878 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,539 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28546 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,117 | 57.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,020 | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 341 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,001 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,104 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 886 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,341 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,222 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28546 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 344 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,126 | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,680 | 17.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,551 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,461 | 16.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,799 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,330 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 416 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 245 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 80 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28546 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 330 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,827 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,060 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,672 | 46.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,762 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 381 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28546 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 567 | 3.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 203 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 17,762 | 94.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 91 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 203 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28546 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 753 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,403 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,324 | 44.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,374 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28546 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 397 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 359 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,923 | 18.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,055 | 30.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,346 | 32.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 974 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 77 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 54 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28546 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,375 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,111 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,854 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,294 | 54.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,066 | 21.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,523 | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,101 | 27.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,295 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,465 | 18.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28546 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,464 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,863 | 26.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,447 | 62.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 340 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,386 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,296 | 23.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28546 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,255 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 511 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 499 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,371 | 40.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,837 | 13.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,037 | 38.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,033 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 6,769 | 21.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,395 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,988 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 681 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,470 | 64.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,837 | 26.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28546 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,735 | 76.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,891 | 20.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,687 | 47.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,008 | 50.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,661 | 37.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 196 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,303 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,235 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,538 | 205.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,538 | 205.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,538 | 205.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 68 | 5.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 115 | 9.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,394 | 112.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28546 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,545 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,236 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,309 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,810 | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 620 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 774 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 105 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28546 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,854 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,487 | 98.1% | 89.4% |
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