Elizabethtown, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28337
Bladen County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,670
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,227
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elizabethtown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28337 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28337 (Elizabethtown, NC) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.4 in 2023 to 206.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28337 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabethtown, Bladen County, North Carolina, home to 10,670 residents across 413.6 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28337 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,227 (48% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,427. The poverty rate is 21.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $186,600 (28% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $658; owner occupancy is 59.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bladen County, so 28337 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28337
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabethtown, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28337.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 21
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28337, Elizabethtown, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,670
Population
413.6
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28337?
44.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$36,227
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$25,427
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28337 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Elizabethtown, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$36,227 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,183housing units
5,183
Total Housing Units
3,601
Occupied Units
1,582
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,600
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$658
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28337 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 146 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 163 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 182 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 187 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 206 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 284 business establishments in ZIP 28337, employing approximately 3,393 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,194,000.
284
Businesses
3,393
Employees
$145.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 58 | 20.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 14 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 11 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28337 vs 28399 →
ZIP 28337 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28337
Elizabethtown (28337)
10,670 residents
- 28441 3,198
Garland (28441)
3,198 residents
- 28399 2,140
White Oak (28399)
2,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28337 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28337 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28441
Garland (28441)
$51,250 median income
- 28337
Elizabethtown (28337)
$36,227 median income
- 28399
White Oak (28399)
$33,512 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28337 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28337, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,670 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28337 in?
ZIP code 28337 (Elizabethtown) is located in Bladen County, North Carolina. Bladen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bladen-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28337?
ZIP code 28337 in Elizabethtown, NC has a population of 10,670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28337?
The median household income in ZIP 28337 is $36,227, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28337?
The median home value in ZIP 28337 is $186,600, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28337?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28337 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28337?
ZIP code 28337 has 284 business establishments employing approximately 3,393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28337?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28337 are: Retail trade (58), Accommodation and food services (38), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28337?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28337 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28337?
In ZIP code 28337, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28337?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28337 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28337?
In ZIP code 28337, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28337?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28337 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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