Camp Lejeune, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28547
Onslow County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,884
- 326/sq mi High-density area
- $67,588
- Median income Near-median income area
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Camp Lejeune pairs a below-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 326
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28547 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28547 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camp Lejeune, Onslow County, North Carolina, with 21,884 residents across 67.2 square miles, a density of 326 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28547 reports a modest median household income of $67,588 (2% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,816. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 0.7%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.3, and the average commute is 9 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onslow County, so 28547 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 28547
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camp Lejeune, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28547.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Educational services 5
Educational services
5 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 28547, Camp Lejeune, 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
21,884
Population
67.2
Area (sq mi)
326
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28547?
21.3
Median Age
81.7%
Male
18.3%
Female
5.6%
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?
$67,588
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$25,816
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
8.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28547 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Camp Lejeune, 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)
$67,588 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
2,397housing units
2,397
Total Housing Units
2,174
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
3.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,473
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 28547, employing approximately 1,047 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,418,000.
50
Businesses
1,047
Employees
$52.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 32.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 16.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.0% |
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 28547 vs 28543 →
ZIP 28547 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28540
Jacksonville (28540)
49,252 residents
- 28546
Jacksonville (28546)
42,696 residents
- 28547
Camp Lejeune (28547)
21,884 residents
- 28460 7,652
Sneads Ferry (28460)
7,652 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 28547 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28547 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28460
Sneads Ferry (28460)
$88,908 median income
- 28547
Camp Lejeune (28547)
$67,588 median income
- 28540
Jacksonville (28540)
$65,625 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 28547 ranks #2 of 6 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 28547, 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 (21,884 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 28547 in?
ZIP code 28547 (Camp Lejeune) 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 28547?
ZIP code 28547 in Camp Lejeune, NC has a population of 21,884 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28547?
The median household income in ZIP 28547 is $67,588, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28547?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28547 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28547?
ZIP code 28547 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 1,047 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28547?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28547 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28547?
In ZIP code 28547, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 28547?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28547 is 8.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28547?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28547 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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