| ZIP Code | 28455 |
|---|---|
| City | Nakina |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Columbus County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 44 ft |
| Latitude | 34.111657 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.631796 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.8% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 51% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 350 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 310 (30.8%) |
| Associates | 106 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 129 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 110 (10.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,805 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $78,700 ▼ 72% below avg ↓ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $765/mo ↓ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 964 |
| Vacant Units | 98 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 964 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 98 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 28455 is located in Nakina, North Carolina, within Columbus County. With a population of 2,021, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 28455 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,805 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28455 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $78,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $765 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 28455 is majority White (50.57%). Residents are less-educated — 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.8%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28455 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 28455 in Nakina, NC is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,021 residents, a median household income of $52,805, and a median home value of $78,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.