Half Moon

Census-designated place in Onslow County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Half Moon, North Carolina
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Half Moon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Onslow County, North Carolina, with 7,543 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pumpkin Center, 5.6 miles SE.

About Half Moon

Half Moon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Half Moon had a population of 7,543. It is part of the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$68,946
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$1,210/mo
Median age
28.3
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Half Moon, NC population

Half Moon had 7,543 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,543
Density751 per sq mi (290 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Half Moon at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyOnslow County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population7,543 (2020)
Land area10.05 sq mi (26.0 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates34.8296° N, 77.4529° W
ZIP code28546
Census code (GEOID)3728900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Half Moon

What county is Half Moon in?

Half Moon is in Onslow County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Half Moon, NC?

7,543 people lived in Half Moon at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Half Moon, NC?

The ZIP code of Half Moon is 28546.

What is the elevation of Half Moon?

30 feet (9 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Half Moon?

Pumpkin Center (5.6 mi), Kellum (6.2 mi), Catherine Lake (6.6 mi), Richlands (6.9 mi), Southwest (7.0 mi).

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