City

Chinquapin, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Duplin County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,554Population
💰$50,437Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$106,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.5%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 12.5%Other: 5.6%Race
White75.5%
Hispanic6.4%
Black12.5%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
16%
25–44
12%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (2.8%)
HS Graduate357 (38.4%)
Some College181 (19.5%)
Associates178 (19.1%)
Bachelors94 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree94 (10.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College19.5%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,437 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$106,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units937
Vacant Units299

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Chinquapin, NC

Chinquapin is a city in North Carolina, located in Duplin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,554 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Chinquapin is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,437 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chinquapin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chinquapin is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chinquapin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28521 1,554 $50,437 $106,300 5.5% 20.2% 92.0%