28574 ZIP Code – Richlands, North Carolina
ZIP code 28574 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Richlands, North Carolina, within Onslow County with a population of approximately 19,987 residents. The median household income is $61,312 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. At $185,900, median home values run below the national average, with 81.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,099, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.3%, well above the national average. An estimated 9.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 19.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 28.6, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28521, 28518, 28540.
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ZIP 28574 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28574 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $185k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,099 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 28.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28521 – Chinquapin
- 28518 – Beulaville
- 28540 – Jacksonville
- 28546 – Jacksonville
- 28542 – Camp Lejeune
- 28572 – Pink Hill
- 28454 – Maple Hill
- 28543 – Tarawa Terrace
- 28585 – Trenton
- 28525 – Deep Run
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28521 | CHINQUAPIN | 1,632 | $54,324 |
| 28518 | BEULAVILLE | 7,627 | $55,888 |
| 28540 | JACKSONVILLE | 50,207 | $58,242 |
| 28546 | JACKSONVILLE | 47,841 | $56,434 |
| 28542 | CAMP LEJEUNE | 3,348 | $108,125 |