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Piney Green, NC

Census-designated place in Onslow County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28544, 28546.

Population

14,078

Land area

13.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,033

ZIP codes

2

Piney Green and its ZIP codes

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Piney Green at a glance

  • Piney Green is about 4.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 75th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • The median household income is $72,177, close to the North Carolina median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,600 (21% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,202 a month.

Local data for Piney Green, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Piney Green, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$72,177

Poverty rate

10.8%

Median home value

$227,600

Median rent

$1,202/mo

Homeownership

66.4%

Bachelor's or higher

24.2%

Median age

30.1

Average commute

24.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,736), Irish Americans (1,491), Mexican Americans (1,450).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Onslow County. PPP loans are for Piney Green.

Details

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

Onslow County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Piney Green, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.4%
  • Carpooled12.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home12.5%

Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Piney Green, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

89° / 35°F

56.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Piney Green, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.5%

U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.9%

U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts

ZIP codes in Piney Green

2 in or overlapping Piney Green. Population shown

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Cities near Piney Green

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pumpkin CenterCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.3
JacksonvilleCity5.1 mi48.8
Half MoonCensus-designated place9.8 mi7.4
SwansboroTown11 mi2.2
MaysvilleTown12 mi0.9
PeletierTown13 mi3.6
Sneads FerryCensus-designated place14 mi3.8
Cedar PointTown14 mi2.2
Cape CarteretTown15 mi2.5
RichlandsTown16 mi1.7
BogueTown17 mi2.7
Emerald IsleTown17 mi4.9
North Topsail BeachTown18 mi6.2
PollocksvilleTown18 mi0.3
Holly RidgeTown18 mi4.2
TrentonTown22 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Piney Green, NC in?
Piney Green is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Piney Green, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Piney Green include 28544, 28546.
What is the population of Piney Green, NC?
About 14,078 people live in Piney Green, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Piney Green?
Nearby places include Pumpkin Center (3.5 mi), Jacksonville (5.1 mi), Half Moon (9.8 mi), Swansboro (11 mi), Maysville (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023