ZIP Code 28543 - Tarawa Terrace North Carolina

28543 Overview

ZIP Code 28543 is located in Tarawa Terrace North Carolina. Portions of 28543 are also in Jacksonville and Camp Lejeune. 28543 is entirely within Onslow County. Regionally, 28543 is located in the Wilmington Jacksonville Area.

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ZIP Code 28543 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameTarawa Terrace
Primary CountyOnslow County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)6,841
Area Code(s)910
Current Time
EST

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28543 Demographics

28543 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28543 is White. The current unemployment level in 28543 is 4.3%.

Population6,841
Population Growth Rate35.03%
Population Density3,405 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,467
Median Household Income (2021)$37,952
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$132,280
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024)4.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 66.13%

28543 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White4,66766.13%
Black1,53921.81%
Hispanic6859.71%
Asian1251.77%
Native American410.58%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28543 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College31624.53%
Bachelor Degree735.67%
High School Diploma37729.27%
No High School Diploma00%
GED or Alternate715.51%
1 or More Years of College29723.06%
Associates Degree13010.09%
Masters Degree241.86%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree00%

28543 Geography

Coordinates34.73521042,-77.37848663
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 28543
RegionWilmington Jacksonville Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaJacksonville, NC
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area2 Square Miles

28543 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion63h - Carolina Flatwoods

28543 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)34354148576570696351433651
Avg Max Temp (°F)57606775818790898476686075
Avg Precip (In.)4.973.784.493.174.234.826.646.826.243.613.453.7155.93

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