Supply, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28462

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

11,680
48/sq mi
$60,349
Median income
$253,000
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Supply pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28462 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 241.3 square miles in Supply, Brunswick County, North Carolina. The area is home to 11,680 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 28462 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28462 sits at $60,349 (13% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,811. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $253,000 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $862 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28462 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brunswick County, so you can benchmark 28462 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 28462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28462.

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 28462, Supply, 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

11,680

Population

241.3

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28462?

55.4

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$60,349

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,811

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28462 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,349 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,775

Total Housing Units

5,522

Occupied Units

6,253

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$253,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$862

Median Rent

1993

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28462 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 180
2021 +17.1% 211
2022 +25.7% 265
2023 +12.0% 296
2024 +7.8% 320

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 305 business establishments in ZIP 28462, employing approximately 2,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,978,000.

305

Businesses

2,363

Employees

$104.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 63 20.7%
Retail trade 53 17.4%
Accommodation and food services 36 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 33 10.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 6.2%
Other services (except public administration) 18 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.6%
Finance and insurance 9 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.6%
Manufacturing 6 2.0%
Wholesale trade 6 2.0%

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 28462 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 28462 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 28462 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 28462 ranks #3 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
28422 Bolivia, NC 6,641 6.6 mi
28470 Shallotte, NC 10,644 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28462 in?
ZIP code 28462 (Supply) is located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Brunswick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brunswick-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28462?
ZIP code 28462 in Supply, NC has a population of 11,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28462?
The median household income in ZIP 28462 is $60,349, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28462?
The median home value in ZIP 28462 is $253,000, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28462 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28462?
ZIP code 28462 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 2,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28462 are: Construction (63), Retail trade (53), Accommodation and food services (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28462?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28462 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 28462?
In ZIP code 28462, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 28462?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28462 is 26.4 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 28462?
In ZIP code 28462, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28462 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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