City

Burgaw, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pender County  ·  North Carolina

👥10,823Population
💰$65,163Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$206,300Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 21.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic7.8%
Black21.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma109 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,931 (28.2%)
Some College1,238 (18.1%)
Associates1,028 (15%)
Bachelors783 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,756 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College18.1%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,163 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$206,300 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$989/mo
Total Housing Units4,910
Vacant Units826

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Burgaw, NC

Burgaw is a city in North Carolina, located in Pender County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,823 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Burgaw is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,163 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Burgaw is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $989 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burgaw is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burgaw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28425 10,823 $65,163 $206,300 $989 5.4% 37.1% 78.4%