| ZIP Code | 28337 |
|---|---|
| City | Elizabethtown |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Bladen County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 93 ft |
| Latitude | 34.655856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.571951 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 21.8% ▲ 118% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 87% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,800 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 456 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 962 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 641 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,409 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $37,224 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,600 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 74% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $682/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,176 |
| Vacant Units | 1,547 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,176 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,547 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 28337 is located in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, within Bladen County. With a population of 8,747, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.8 years. Economically, 28337 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $37,224 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28337 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $179,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $682 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 74% since 2019.
The population of 28337 is majority White (52.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.8%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28337 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 28337 in Elizabethtown, NC is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,747 residents, a median household income of $37,224, and a median home value of $179,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.