Hubert, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28539
Onslow County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,469
- 122/sq mi High-density area
- $66,976
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hubert pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 122
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28539 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28539 (Hubert, NC) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.6 in 2023 to 288.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28539 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hubert, Onslow County, North Carolina, home to 15,469 residents across 126.9 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28539 reports a modest median household income of $66,976 (3% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,291. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $230,200 (11% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,195; 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onslow County, so 28539 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28539
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hubert, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28539.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28539, Hubert, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,469
Population
126.9
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28539?
33.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
3.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,976
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$34,291
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28539 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hubert, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,976 Top 44% higher than 56% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,484housing units
8,484
Total Housing Units
7,794
Occupied Units
690
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,200
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,195
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28539 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 181 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 210 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 239 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 271 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 288 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 127 business establishments in ZIP 28539, employing approximately 854 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,838,000.
127
Businesses
854
Employees
$27.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 13.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28539 vs 28544 →
ZIP 28539 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28546
Jacksonville (28546)
42,696 residents
- 28539 15,469
Hubert (28539)
15,469 residents
- 28584 11,396
Swansboro (28584)
11,396 residents
- 28544 5,368
Midway Park (28544)
5,368 residents
- 28582 1,588
Stella (28582)
1,588 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28539 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28539 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28582
Stella (28582)
$89,348 median income
- 28584
Swansboro (28584)
$87,414 median income
- 28539
Hubert (28539)
$66,976 median income
- 28546
Jacksonville (28546)
$63,561 median income
- 28544
Midway Park (28544)
$52,354 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28539 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28539, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,469 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28539 in?
ZIP code 28539 (Hubert) is located in Onslow County, North Carolina. Onslow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/onslow-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28539?
ZIP code 28539 in Hubert, NC has a population of 15,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28539?
The median household income in ZIP 28539 is $66,976, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28539?
The median home value in ZIP 28539 is $230,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28539 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28539?
ZIP code 28539 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 854 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28539?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28539 are: Construction (26), Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28539?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28539 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28539?
In ZIP code 28539, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28539?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28539 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28539?
In ZIP code 28539, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28539 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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