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Pumpkin Center, NC
Census-designated place in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Population
1,636
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,291
ZIP codes
0
Pumpkin Center and its ZIP codes
Pumpkin Center at a glance
- Pumpkin Center is about 5.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,102, 11% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,600 (34% below North Carolina).
Housing and community stats
Pumpkin Center, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,102
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$189,600
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (394), Irish Americans (208), Swedish Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Onslow County. PPP loans are for Pumpkin Center.
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
Pumpkin Center, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pumpkin Center, 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 Pumpkin Center, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Pumpkin Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Piney GreenCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 13.6 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 4.7 mi | 48.8 |
| Half MoonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 7.4 |
| MaysvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| RichlandsTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| SwansboroTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Sneads FerryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| PeletierTown | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| PollocksvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Cedar PointTown | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Cape CarteretTown | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| TrentonTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Holly RidgeTown | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| BogueTown | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| North Topsail BeachTown | 20 mi | 6.2 |
| Emerald IsleTown | 20 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pumpkin Center, NC in?
- Pumpkin Center is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Pumpkin Center, NC?
- About 1,636 people live in Pumpkin Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pumpkin Center?
- Nearby places include Piney Green (3.5 mi), Jacksonville (4.7 mi), Half Moon (6.3 mi), Maysville (11 mi), Richlands (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023