28584 ZIP Code
Swansboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28584 |
| City/Town: | Swansboro |
| County: | Onslow |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,197 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,698 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,209 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,321 |
| Median Home Value: | $283,500 |
| Land Area: | 33.9 sq miles
87.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.8 sq miles
20.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.7240, -77.1005 |
Population Information (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,197 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,914 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,283 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 749 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 968 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 907 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 846 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 448 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,097 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,119 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,703 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 779 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,282 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,020 | 14.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 993 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 286 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $283,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,189 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,321 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,717 | 78.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,604 | 21.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,507 | 78.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,210 | 21.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,279 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 225 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 620 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,749 | 26.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,132 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,085 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,078 | 20.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,390 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28584 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,698 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,742 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,210 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,209 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,534 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,851 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 263 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,813 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,187 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,297 | 22.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 356 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,728 | 89.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 325 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 100 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 108 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 913 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 617 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 723 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 363 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 145 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 201 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28584 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 249 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 282 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 377 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 383 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 792 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 783 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 659 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,153 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 746 | 13.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 293 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28584 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,910 | 83.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 439 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 116 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 673 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28584 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 503 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 281 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 82 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 764 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 269 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 402 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 835 | 14.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,475 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 586 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 283 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 282 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 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 (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,200 | 85.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,832 | 69.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,329 | 37.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,577 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28584 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,051 | 70.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,499 | 43.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,234 | 39.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 318 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 85 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 535 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28584 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,187 | 70.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 235 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 20 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 83 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 184 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 80 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 71 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,412 | 19.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 49 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28584 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 102 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,453 | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,748 | 23.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,446 | 19.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 914 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 604 | 8.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 319 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 456 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 220 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 59 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28584 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 46 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 187 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,560 | 21.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,813 | 52.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,433 | 19.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 282 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28584 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 121 | 2.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 286 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,243 | 91.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28584 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 231 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,446 | 25.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,453 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,587 | 27.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28584 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 218 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 172 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 267 | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 586 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,203 | 26.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,408 | 31.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 564 | 12.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 89 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28584 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,736 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $526 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,189 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,717 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,470 | 60.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,232 | 21.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 712 | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,318 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,725 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,347 | 41.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28584 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,537 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,136 | 20.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,644 | 65.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 129 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 522 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 841 | 15.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28584 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,254 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 336 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 196 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,500 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 831 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 391 | 12.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,474 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,789 | 17.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,777 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,284 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 49 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,098 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,137 | 49.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28584 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,091 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,033 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,064 | 52.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 887 | 43.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 372 | 18.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 82 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28584 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,860 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 357 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 337 | 94.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 337 | 94.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 337 | 94.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 135 | 37.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 7 | 2.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 55 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28584 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,448 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,026 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 422 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 203 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 101 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 118 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28584 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,717 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,527 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Swansboro, NC28584