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
$36,227
Median income
$186,600
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 28337 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 413.6 square miles in Elizabethtown, Bladen County, North Carolina. The area is home to 10,670 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28337 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28337 sits at $36,227 (48% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,427. The poverty rate stands at 21.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $186,600 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $658 per month, and 59.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28337 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bladen County, so you can benchmark 28337 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 28337

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28337.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 28337?

44.5

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 58.0%
African American 33.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

$25,427

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28337 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$36,227 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,183

Total Housing Units

3,601

Occupied Units

1,582

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$186,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$658

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

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ZIP 28337 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28337 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28337 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28399 White Oak, NC 2,140 10.2 mi
28441 Garland, NC 3,198 11.9 mi

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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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