City

Atkinson, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pender County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,130Population
💰$56,154Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$109,000Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.3%Hispanic: 19.3%Black: 22.8%Other: 10.7%Race
White47.3%
Hispanic19.3%
Black22.8%
Other10.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
14%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate652 (48.3%)
Some College136 (10.1%)
Associates256 (19%)
Bachelors166 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree136 (10.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad48.3%
Some College10.1%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,154 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$109,000 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$669/mo
Total Housing Units1,072
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Atkinson, NC

Atkinson is a city in North Carolina, located in Pender County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,130 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Atkinson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,154 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Atkinson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $669 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atkinson is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.3%.

Atkinson, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Atkinson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28421 2,130 $56,154 $109,000 $669 2.0% 22.4% 71.5%