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Half Moon, NC
Census-designated place in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Population
7,378
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
994
ZIP codes
0
Half Moon and its ZIP codes
Half Moon at a glance
- Half Moon is about 4.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 129th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $68,946 a year, 5% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,500 (37% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,210 a month.
Local data for Half Moon, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Half Moon, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,946
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$1,210/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
28.3
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,066), German Americans (642), Irish Americans (619).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Onslow County. PPP loans are for Half Moon.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,929
53,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,450
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $11,391 per person
How people get to work
Half Moon, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled17.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Half Moon, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
513
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,401
6.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
58.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Half Moon, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Half Moon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin CenterCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| RichlandsTown | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 7.8 mi | 48.8 |
| Piney GreenCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 13.6 |
| MaysvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Potters HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| TrentonTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| PollocksvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BeulavilleTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Sneads FerryCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| ChinquapinCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Holly RidgeTown | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| SwansboroTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| PeletierTown | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| Pink HillTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| North Topsail BeachTown | 23 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Half Moon, NC in?
- Half Moon is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Half Moon, NC?
- About 7,378 people live in Half Moon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Half Moon?
- Nearby places include Pumpkin Center (6.3 mi), Richlands (6.6 mi), Jacksonville (7.8 mi), Piney Green (9.8 mi), Maysville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023