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ZIP Code 28543

Onslow, North Carolina

ZCTA 28543

Juniper

ZIP Code 28543 is in the 15th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the highest 25% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$50,649

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,418

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

66.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 28543, in Onslow, North Carolina.

The basics

Total Population

6,069

Median Age

21.4

Population Density

1,325.81

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

$50,649

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,418

Higher than 75% 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 28543: frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28543?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28543 is $1,418 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 28543?
ZIP Code 28543 has a population of 6,069, about 1,325.81 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 21.4.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28543?
ZIP Code 28543 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 28543 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28543's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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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