City

Bolivia, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Brunswick County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,590Population
💰$67,883Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂56.9Median Age
🏠$295,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.1%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.3%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 8.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.8%Race
White80.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Black8.5%
Asian0.9%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads45.1% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,781 (29%)
Some College701 (11.4%)
Associates875 (14.3%)
Bachelors895 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree1,874 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,883 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$295,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,460/mo
Total Housing Units4,385
Vacant Units941

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
67%
About Bolivia, NC

Bolivia is a city in North Carolina, located in Brunswick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,590 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.9 years.

Economically, Bolivia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,883 is near the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bolivia is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $295,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,460 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bolivia is well-educated. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bolivia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28422 8,590 $67,883 $295,000 $1,460 7.5% 45.1% 87.4%