Bolton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28423
Columbus County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,290
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bolton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28423 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28423 covers 208.2 square miles in Bolton, Columbus County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,290 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28423 reports a modest median household income of $52,250 (24% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,736. Unemployment is 11.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,100 (48% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $893; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbus County, so 28423 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 28423
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28423.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 28423, Bolton, 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
2,290
Population
208.2
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28423?
40.6
Median Age
57.9%
Male
42.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$52,250
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$24,736
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28423 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Bolton, 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)
$52,250 21st percentile higher than 21% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
964housing units
964
Total Housing Units
812
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,100
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$893
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 28423, employing approximately 179 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,155,000.
26
Businesses
179
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 23.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 28423 vs 28450 →
ZIP 28423 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28456
Riegelwood (28456)
3,658 residents
- 28450
Lake Waccamaw (28450)
2,438 residents
- 28423
Bolton (28423)
2,290 residents
- 28436
Delco (28436)
2,203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28423 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28423 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28450
Lake Waccamaw (28450)
$69,554 median income
- 28436
Delco (28436)
$64,297 median income
- 28423
Bolton (28423)
$52,250 median income
- 28456
Riegelwood (28456)
$49,670 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28423 ranks #3 of 4 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 28423, 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 (2,290 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 28423 in?
ZIP code 28423 (Bolton) is located in Columbus County, North Carolina. Columbus County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbus-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28423?
ZIP code 28423 in Bolton, NC has a population of 2,290 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28423?
The median household income in ZIP 28423 is $52,250, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28423?
The median home value in ZIP 28423 is $134,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28423?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28423 is White at 31.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28423?
ZIP code 28423 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28423?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28423 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28423?
In ZIP code 28423, 43.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 28423?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28423 is 27.6 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 28423?
In ZIP code 28423, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28423?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28423 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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