Brunswick, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28424

Columbus County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

128
333/sq mi
$48,875
Median income
$77,300
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brunswick pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
333
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28424 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28424 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Brunswick, Columbus County, North Carolina. The area is home to 128 residents, producing a population density of 333 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 28424 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28424 sits at $48,875 (29% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,156. The poverty rate stands at 25.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $77,300 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 32.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28424 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbus County, so you can benchmark 28424 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 →

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 28424, Brunswick, 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

128

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

333

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28424?

55.1

Median Age

74.4%

Male

25.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 17.8%
African American 82.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$48,875

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$31,156

Per Capita Income

25.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28424 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,875 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 24.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

63

Total Housing Units

49

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.7%
Renter 67.3%

$77,300

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 28424, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $613,000.

3

Businesses

11

Employees

$613K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 28424 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 28424 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 28424 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 28424 ranks #3 of 5 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
28472 Whiteville, NC 19,658 1.3 mi
28442 Hallsboro, NC 1,647 5.6 mi
28431 Chadbourn, NC 7,102 8.1 mi
28432 Clarendon, NC 1,968 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28424 in?
ZIP code 28424 (Brunswick) 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 28424?
ZIP code 28424 in Brunswick, NC has a population of 128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28424?
The median household income in ZIP 28424 is $48,875, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28424?
The median home value in ZIP 28424 is $77,300, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28424 is African American at 82.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28424?
ZIP code 28424 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28424?
In ZIP code 28424, approximately 32.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28424 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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