Midway Park, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28544
Onslow County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,368
- 183/sq mi High-density area
- $52,354
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midway Park pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 183
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28544 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28544 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midway Park, Onslow County, North Carolina, home to 5,368 residents across 29.4 square miles, a density of 183 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28544 reports a modest median household income of $52,354 (24% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,118. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,700 (45% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,262; owner occupancy is 34.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onslow County, so 28544 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 28544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midway Park, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28544.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 28544, Midway Park, 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
5,368
Population
29.4
Area (sq mi)
183
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28544?
26.6
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
3.9%
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?
$52,354
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$24,118
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28544 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Midway Park, 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)
$52,354 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,159housing units
2,159
Total Housing Units
1,825
Occupied Units
334
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,700
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,262
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 28544, employing approximately 354 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,420,000.
39
Businesses
354
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 33.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 20.5% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 28544 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
- 28547
Camp Lejeune (28547)
21,884 residents
- 28539 15,469
Hubert (28539)
15,469 residents
- 28544 5,368
Midway Park (28544)
5,368 residents
- 28543 4,699
Tarawa Terrace (28543)
4,699 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28544 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28547
Camp Lejeune (28547)
$67,588 median income
- 28539
Hubert (28539)
$66,976 median income
- 28546
Jacksonville (28546)
$63,561 median income
- 28544
Midway Park (28544)
$52,354 median income
- 28543
Tarawa Terrace (28543)
$50,649 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28544 ranks #4 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 28544, 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 (5,368 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 28544 in?
ZIP code 28544 (Midway Park) 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 28544?
ZIP code 28544 in Midway Park, NC has a population of 5,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28544?
The median household income in ZIP 28544 is $52,354, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28544?
The median home value in ZIP 28544 is $141,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28544?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28544 is White at 47.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28544?
ZIP code 28544 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 354 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28544?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28544 are: Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28544?
In ZIP code 28544, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28544?
In ZIP code 28544, approximately 34.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28544?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28544 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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