Stella, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28582
Onslow County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,588
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,348
- Median income Above-median income area
- $354,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stella pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28582 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28582 covers 42.1 square miles in Stella, Onslow County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,588 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28582 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,348 (29% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,513. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $354,900 (37% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,106.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onslow County, so 28582 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 28582
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stella, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28582.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 28582, Stella, 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
1,588
Population
42.1
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28582?
46.0
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
0.2%
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?
$89,348
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$47,513
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28582 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Stella, 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)
$89,348 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
688housing units
688
Total Housing Units
638
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,900
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,106
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 28582, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,383,000.
26
Businesses
83
Employees
$2.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 26.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
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 28582 vs 28584 →
ZIP 28582 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28539
Hubert (28539)
15,469 residents
- 28584
Swansboro (28584)
11,396 residents
- 28555 5,175
Maysville (28555)
5,175 residents
- 28594 3,655
Emerald Isle (28594)
3,655 residents
- 28582 1,588
Stella (28582)
1,588 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28582 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28582 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28594
Emerald Isle (28594)
$89,773 median income
- 28582
Stella (28582)
$89,348 median income
- 28584
Swansboro (28584)
$87,414 median income
- 28555
Maysville (28555)
$69,236 median income
- 28539
Hubert (28539)
$66,976 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28582 ranks #2 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 28582, 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 (1,588 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 28582 in?
ZIP code 28582 (Stella) 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 28582?
ZIP code 28582 in Stella, NC has a population of 1,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28582?
The median household income in ZIP 28582 is $89,348, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28582?
The median home value in ZIP 28582 is $354,900, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28582?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28582 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28582?
ZIP code 28582 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28582?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28582 are: Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28582?
In ZIP code 28582, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 28582?
In ZIP code 28582, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28582?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28582 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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