| ZIP Code | 28467 |
|---|---|
| City | Calabash |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Brunswick County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 45 ft |
| Latitude | 33.917986 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.592036 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,335 (29.8%) |
| Some College | 1,726 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 1,575 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,013 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,541 (31.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,840 ≈ Avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $281,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,346/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,098 |
| Vacant Units | 1,474 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,098 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,474 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 28467 is located in Calabash, North Carolina, within Brunswick County. With a population of 12,923, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.1 years. Economically, 28467 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,840 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28467 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $281,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,346 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 28467 is primarily White (90.22%). Residents are well-educated — 40.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28467 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 28467 in Calabash, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,923 residents, a median household income of $72,840, and a median home value of $281,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.