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ZIP Code 28542

Onslow, North Carolina

ZCTA 28542

Juniper

ZIP Code 28542 is in the highest 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 8% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 24% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$125,491

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,451

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

92.9

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 28542, in Onslow, North Carolina.

The basics

Total Population

3,508

Median Age

20.8

Population Density

2,203.17

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

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One of the two figures behind this — the typical home value or household income — was not published for this area.

Median Income

$125,491

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,451

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

42.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.6

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 28542: frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28542?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28542 is $1,451 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 28542?
ZIP Code 28542 has a population of 3,508, about 2,203.17 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 20.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28542?
ZIP Code 28542 averages 63.6°F year-round, summer highs near 87.9°F, winter lows around 37°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.9 (higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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