Hubert is an unincorporated community located in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is situated west of Swansboro and is part of the Jacksonville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Hubert is located in southeastern Onslow County, with the northeastern side of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune bordering the community. The main roads in Hubert include Freedom Way, Hubert Boulevard, Sand Ridge Road, Riggs Road, and Queens Creek Road. The ZIP Code for Hubert is 28539. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Hubert ZIP Code covers an area of 48.96 square miles (126.8 km²). The community has an elevation of 33 feet (10 m) and lies at coordinates 34°42′50″N 77°14′43″W.
Demographics
As of 2024, the estimated population of Hubert was 20,280.
Law and Government
Because Hubert is an unincorporated community within Onslow County, it is served by the Onslow County Sheriff's Office and Onslow County emergency medical services.
Crime
In 2019, Hubert had a violent crime rate of 30.6 per 100,000 residents, which was above the national average of 22.7 per 100,000. The property crime rate in 2019 was 40.1 per 100,000, also above the national average of 35.4 per 100,000.
Transportation
Hubert is connected to surrounding areas by North Carolina Highway 24 (Freedom Way), which runs east to Swansboro and west to Jacksonville, approximately 12 miles away.
