City

Chadbourn, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,104Population
💰$32,244Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$89,700Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 34.2%Asian: 1%Other: 1.9%Race
White59.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Black34.2%
Asian1.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty36.8% ▲ 268% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,361 (37.8%)
Some College622 (17.3%)
Associates577 (16%)
Bachelors542 (15%)
Graduate Degree433 (12%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College17.3%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,244 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$89,700 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units3,252
Vacant Units546

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Chadbourn, NC

Chadbourn is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,104 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Chadbourn is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,244 is well below the national average. Approximately 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chadbourn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chadbourn is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chadbourn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28431 6,104 $32,244 $89,700 $736 1.8% 27.1% 65.0%