City

Bladenboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bladen County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,990Population
💰$56,889Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$103,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.1%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 16.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White72.1%
Hispanic9.1%
Black16.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,485 (28.9%)
Some College677 (13.2%)
Associates920 (17.9%)
Bachelors843 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree1,176 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College13.2%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,889 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$103,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units3,741
Vacant Units631

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Bladenboro, NC

Bladenboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Bladen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,990 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Bladenboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,889 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bladenboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bladenboro is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bladenboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28320 7,990 $56,889 $103,200 $763 5.1% 39.3% 72.6%