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ZIP Code 28574
Richlands, NC, Onslow County
Population
20,990
Land area
124sq mi
People per sq mi
169
City
Richlands
ZIP 28574 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28574 at a glance
- The median household income is $67,416, 7% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,500 (25% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,147 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28574
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28574, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,416
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$216,500
Prices +2.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,147/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
28.3
Average commute
32.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
190
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,821
$55.7M annual payroll
PPP loans
$6.1M
233 loans
Campaign donations
$33.5K
13% D, 30% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28574, 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
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28574, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28574?
- ZIP code 28574 is in Richlands, NC (Onslow County).
- What county is ZIP code 28574 in?
- ZIP code 28574 is mostly in Onslow County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28574?
- About 20,990 people live in the 28574 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.