Half Moon, North Carolina
Half Moon: Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina
About
Half Moon is a CDP located in the county of Onslow in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Half Moon
| Population | 8,352 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Onslow County |
| Different from | Half Moon |
| Area | 19.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.8260,-77.4594 |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:51:48 (16th April 2026) |
| Weather | 90℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Half Moon is located at 34°49'34"N 77°27'34"W (34.8260000, -77.4594100).
Half Moon map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Half Moon, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198330 | Coastal Carolina Community College | Jacksonville (NC) | 28546-6816 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Half Moon, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| MHD | Morehead City, NC | 1001 Arendell Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Half Moon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Post Office | Jacksonville (NC) | 28540 |
Other cities in Onslow County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Onslow County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 76,284 | The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina. |
| Piney Green | 13,293 | Census designated place |
| Swansboro | 3,394 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Holly Ridge | 3,092 | City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Sneads Ferry | 2,646 | Township in Onslow County, North Carolina |
| Pumpkin Center | 2,222 | Township in Onslow County, North Carolina |
| Richlands | 1,689 | Township in Onslow County, North Carolina |
| North Topsail Beach | 743 | Town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Half Moon distances to largest North Carolina cities