| ZIP Code | 28518 |
|---|---|
| City | Beulaville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Duplin County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 76 ft |
| Latitude | 34.894823 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.747493 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 16.4% ▲ 64% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 52 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,481 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 607 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 743 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 628 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,213 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,500 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,900 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $841/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,702 |
| Vacant Units | 502 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,702 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 502 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 28518 is located in Beulaville, North Carolina, within Duplin County. With a population of 8,065, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 28518 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28518 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $162,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $841 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 28518 is majority White (64.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.4%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28518 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 28518 in Beulaville, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,065 residents, a median household income of $54,500, and a median home value of $162,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.