28574 ZIP Code
Richlands, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28574 |
| City/Town: | Richlands |
| County: | Onslow |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,987 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,312 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,763 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,067 |
| Median Home Value: | $185,900 |
| Land Area: | 124.0 sq miles
321.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.8789, -77.5897 |
Population Information (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,987 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,897 | 54.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,090 | 45.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,035 | 10.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,625 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,940 | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,168 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,032 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,145 | 25.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,197 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,781 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 849 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 629 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,023 | 5.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 398 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 165 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $185,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,099 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,067 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,877 | 85.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,190 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,001 | 72.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,876 | 27.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,187 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 261 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 636 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,748 | 30.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,933 | 32.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,124 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,823 | 15.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 662 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28574 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,312 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,520 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,870 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,763 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,232 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,775 | 90.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 684 | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,858 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,344 | 64.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,836 | 27.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 595 | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,595 | 83.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,796 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 119 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 159 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,301 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 576 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,393 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 616 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 400 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 372 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28574 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 367 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 129 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 372 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 648 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,113 | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,547 | 22.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 837 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,191 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 498 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 175 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28574 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,392 | 109.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 428 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 27 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 251 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 283 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28574 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 921 | 13.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 270 | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 350 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 905 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 512 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 62 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 180 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 751 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,138 | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 476 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 293 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 881 | 13.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% | 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 (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,959 | 84.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,542 | 67.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,707 | 33.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,248 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28574 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,777 | 84.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,441 | 21.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,305 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 71 | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 127 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 812 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28574 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,051 | 75.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 74 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 39 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 14 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 27 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,824 | 22.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28574 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,430 | 30.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,043 | 25.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,099 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 931 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 558 | 6.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 307 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 475 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 154 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 38 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28574 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 70 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 83 | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 942 | 11.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,510 | 68.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,296 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 166 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28574 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 117 | 1.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 346 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,198 | 90.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 72 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 94 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28574 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 188 | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,017 | 14.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,791 | 55.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,881 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28574 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 598 | 12.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 298 | 6.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 876 | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,168 | 23.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,764 | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 182 | 3.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 115 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28574 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,210 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $393 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,099 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.44 | 2.38 |
Households (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,877 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,183 | 60.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,652 | 38.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,185 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,048 | 15.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,198 | 46.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,220 | 17.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.90 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28574 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,575 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,533 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,289 | 56.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 193 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 428 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,292 | 17.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28574 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,910 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 287 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 439 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,678 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,042 | 17.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,464 | 24.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,692 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,037 | 26.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,207 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,097 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 574 | 27.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 918 | 43.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 605 | 28.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28574 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,780 | 79.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,896 | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,827 | 46.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,691 | 43.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,150 | 29.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 378 | 9.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,666 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 361 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 321 | 88.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 321 | 88.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 321 | 88.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 16 | 4.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 258 | 71.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28574 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,952 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,821 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,131 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 935 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 70 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 126 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28574 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,877 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,612 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Richlands, NC28574