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Zip Code 28543 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    4,602
  • Density
    2,232 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $N/A
  • Med. Rent
    $1,104

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 28543 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#602 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Families-to-population Percentage 31.66%
#1,351 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Undergrads 9.35%
#1,620 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Drive To Work 97.44%
#2,334 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 62%
#3,544 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,104

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 28543 is 4,602 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.05 | Zip Code 28543 land area is 2.0615 sq. miles | Population density is 2,232.36 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 22.1
Median Age - Male 22.1
Median Age - Female 22.1

Median age of zip code 28543 is 28.9% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 40.6% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 28543 is 26.1% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 38.3% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 28543 median age is 31.8% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 42.6% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 3212
Black or African American population 740
Asian population 86
American Indian and Alaska Native population 62
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 190

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 1.2% Czech 0.1%
Danish 0.1% Dutch 1.1%
English 5.4% French No Basque 2.7%
French Canadian 0.9% German 12.1%
Greek 0.2% Hungarian 0.4%
Irish 11% Italian 6.7%
Lithuanian 0.3% Norwegian 1.4%
Polish 2.9% Portuguese 0.7%
Russian 0.1% Scotch-Irish 1.2%
Scottish 1.3% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 1.1% Swedish 0.7%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0%
USA 5.7% Welsh 0.2%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 1.2% Other Ancestries 46.6%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 1457
Married couples 84.28%
Other couples 15.72%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 29.79% 30.27%
$30,000 and $50,000 45.64% 45.33%
$50,000 and $100,000 22.37% 21.81%
$100,000 and $200,000 2.2% 2.59%
$200,000 or more 0% 0%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 83.03%
Spanish language 12.22%
Other European language 0%
Asian language 4.05%
Other language 0.7%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 1467
Detached housing units 3.48%
Attached housing units 92.43%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 3.2%
5 - 9 units 0%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 0.89%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 96.64%
Use public transportation 0%
Use Motorcycle 0.79%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 0.61%
Work at home 1.95%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 7.53%
Attend Public School 14.4%
Attend college undergraduate program 9.35%
Attent graduate studies 0.57%
Not enrolled in school 68.14%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 0.9%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 2.03%
High school diploma 30.68%
Some college, no degree 49.88%
Associate degree 10.58%
Bachelor's degree 5.94%
Graduate or professional degree 0%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 3
Construction 1
Accommodation and Food Services 1
Information 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 92.5%
Housing vacant 7.5%
Housing occupied by owner 0%
Housing occupied by tenant 100%
Total Rented Units 1467
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,104
Median Gross Rent $1,104
Median Home Value $0

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 28543 median gross rent is 0% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $660
1 Bedroom $700
2 Bedrooms $790
3 Bedrooms $1,110
4 Bedrooms $1,300
AVERAGE RENT $912

Average rent in zip code 28543 ($912.00) is 11.7% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 2.5% lower compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 28543 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 12.7% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 11.3% higher, two bedroom rent is 11.1% higher, three bedroom rent is 11.3% higher, four bedroom rent is 12.2% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 1586
Detached housing units 3.22%
Attached housing units 93%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 2.96%
5 - 9 units 0%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 0.82%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $0
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $0
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $0

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Zip Codes Near 28543

Zip Code City County Distance
28540 Jacksonville Onslow 1.95 ml
28547 Camp Lejeune Onslow 3.31 ml
28546 Jacksonville Onslow 3.7 ml
28544 Midway Park Onslow 8.03 ml
28539 Hubert Onslow 9.16 ml
28460 Sneads Ferry Onslow 9.21 ml
28584 Swansboro Onslow 12.07 ml
28574 Richlands Onslow 14.09 ml
28555 Maysville Jones 14.76 ml
28445 Holly Ridge Onslow 16.13 ml