Columbus County, NC ZIP Codes
15 ZIP codes cover all or part of Columbus County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 50,140 residents in the county, with a median household income of $49,442 and a median home value of $146,000. Median household income ranges from $32,361 in 28439 to $90,815 in 28432. Its largest communities include Whiteville, Tabor City, Lake Waccamaw, Chadbourn and Brunswick.
Columbus County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 50,140 |
| Households | 20,048 |
| Median household income | $49,442 |
| Median home value | $146,000 |
| Median age | 42.6 |
| Median rent | $824 |
All 15 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 54,568 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 21,759 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $32,361 (28439) to $90,815 (28432) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $47,476 |
| Homeowners | 71.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 48 routes, 25,015 homes (14 of 15 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Columbus County: 28432 ($90,815)
- Most residents: 28472 (16,780 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28456 (84.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28442 (52.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 28450 (18.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28436 (36.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 28450 ($264,200)
Every ZIP code in Columbus County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28472 | Whiteville | 16,780 | 6,629 | $42,003 | $151,000 | 71.3% | 25.7% | 8.6% | 14 | 8,935 | 100% of its land |
| 28463 | Tabor City | 7,522 | 2,773 | $45,239 | $164,000 | 70.1% | 19.8% | 9.6% | 7 | 3,804 | 100% of its land |
| 28431 | Chadbourn | 5,901 | 2,835 | $40,888 | $136,000 | 66.3% | 23.1% | 3.8% | 6 | 3,236 | 100% of its land |
| 28433 | Clarkton | 4,313 | 1,742 | $36,944 | $163,600 | 75.7% | 30.0% | 5.3% | 3 | 1,734 | 26% of its land |
| 28456 | Riegelwood | 3,860 | 1,531 | $49,670 | $167,900 | 84.7% | 23.3% | 5.7% | 3 | 1,608 | 44% of its land |
| 28423 | Bolton | 2,388 | 812 | $52,250 | $134,100 | 79.8% | 31.2% | 6.0% | 2 | 895 | 96% of its land |
| 28450 | Lake Waccamaw | 2,337 | 846 | $69,554 | $264,200 | 73.2% | 24.3% | 18.7% | 2 | 1,061 | 100% of its land |
| 28436 | Delco | 1,922 | 647 | $64,297 | $184,200 | 61.1% | 32.1% | 8.2% | 2 | 884 | 100% of its land |
| 28442 | Hallsboro | 1,810 | 599 | $60,964 | $98,900 | 84.1% | 52.8% | 9.1% | 1 | 675 | 100% of its land |
| 28432 | Clarendon | 1,656 | 621 | $90,815 | $160,200 | 83.7% | 39.5% | 0.8% | 2 | 881 | 100% of its land |
| 28455 | Nakina | 1,644 | 829 | $37,760 | $117,800 | 61.6% | 35.5% | 14.8% | 2 | 867 | 100% of its land |
| 28438 | Evergreen | 1,582 | 569 | $59,199 | $160,800 | 74.3% | 31.3% | 9.3% | 2 | 696 | 96% of its land |
| 28430 | Cerro Gordo | 1,573 | 789 | $68,356 | $180,600 | 61.6% | 25.0% | 5.3% | 1 | 633 | 100% of its land |
| 28439 | Fair Bluff | 1,190 | 488 | $32,361 | $112,700 | 58.4% | 26.2% | 18.7% | 1 | 568 | 100% of its land |
| 28424 | Brunswick | 90 | 49 | $48,875 | $77,300 | 32.7% | 0.0% | 13.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Columbus County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Whiteville — 4,696 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Tabor City — 3,777 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lake Waccamaw — 1,770 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chadbourn — 1,352 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Brunswick — 937 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Sandyfield — 763 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fair Bluff — 695 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Riegelwood — 649 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bolton — 504 residents · 1 ZIP code
- East Arcadia — 444 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Evergreen — 421 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cerro Gordo — 319 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hallsboro — 291 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Delco — 258 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Boardman — 210 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Columbus County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Columbus County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Columbus County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Columbus County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Columbus County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Columbus County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Columbus County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Columbus County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Columbus County, NC?
- 28472, 28463, 28431, 28433, 28456, 28423, 28450, 28436, 28442, 28432, 28455, 28438, 28430, 28439 and 28424. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Columbus County?
- 50,140 residents in 20,048 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Columbus County?
- $49,442 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $32,361 (28439) to $90,815 (28432).
- Which Columbus County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28432, at $90,815, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Columbus County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Columbus County?
- For the 14 of 15 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 48 carrier routes reaching 25,015 residential and 1,464 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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