City

Calabash, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Brunswick County  ·  North Carolina

👥12,923Population
💰$72,840Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂65.1Median Age
🏠$281,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Black2.6%
Asian0.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
5%
18–24
5%
25–44
9%
45–64
30%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate3,335 (29.8%)
Some College1,726 (15.4%)
Associates1,575 (14.1%)
Bachelors1,013 (9%)
Graduate Degree3,541 (31.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 31.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College15.4%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,840 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$281,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units8,098
Vacant Units1,474

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
61%
About Calabash, NC

Calabash is a city in North Carolina, located in Brunswick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,923 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.1 years.

Economically, Calabash is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,840 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Calabash is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,346 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Calabash is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Calabash
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28467 12,923 $72,840 $281,000 $1,346 4.6% 40.7% 89.6%