Columbus, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Columbus, North Carolina: 28722 and 28756. Together they are home to 10,792 residents in 4,593 households. That is more than the 1,071 people counted inside Columbus town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $63,663 in 28756 to $67,760 in 28722.
Columbus town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,071 |
| Households | 481 |
| Median household income | $60,169 |
| Median home value | $265,700 |
| Median age | 54.4 |
| Median rent | $788 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,792 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,593 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $63,663 (28756) to $67,760 (28722) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,124 |
| Homeowners | 71.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 10 routes, 5,317 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Columbus: 28722 ($67,760)
- Most residents: 28722 (6,086 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28756 (75.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28756 (42.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 28722 (8.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28756 (38.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 28722 ($307,300)
Every ZIP code in Columbus
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28722 | Columbus | 6,086 | 2,759 | $67,760 | $307,300 | 69.4% | 17.8% | 8.2% | 6 | 3,515 | 8% of its land; mailing city |
| 28756 | Mill Spring | 4,706 | 1,834 | $63,663 | $277,600 | 75.1% | 42.1% | 6.8% | 4 | 2,073 | 1% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Columbus when at least 10% of its land lies inside Columbus town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Columbus. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Columbus.
Counties
- Polk County — 6 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Columbus, NC?
- 28722 and 28756. A ZIP code is listed for Columbus when at least 10% of its land lies inside Columbus town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Columbus.
- What is the population of Columbus, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,071 residents inside Columbus town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Columbus hold 10,792 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Columbus, NC?
- $60,169 inside Columbus town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $63,663 to $67,760.
- Which Columbus ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28722, at $67,760, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Columbus, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 10 carrier routes reaching 5,317 residential and 270 business mailboxes.
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