City

Elizabethtown, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bladen County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,747Population
💰$37,224Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$179,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.1%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 35.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.3%Race
White52.1%
Hispanic8.8%
Black35.7%
Asian0.7%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,800 (33.9%)
Some College456 (8.6%)
Associates962 (18.1%)
Bachelors641 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,409 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College8.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.5%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,224 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$179,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units5,176
Vacant Units1,547

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Elizabethtown, NC

Elizabethtown is a city in North Carolina, located in Bladen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,747 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Elizabethtown is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,224 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elizabethtown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elizabethtown is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elizabethtown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28337 8,747 $37,224 $179,600 $682 0.6% 38.6% 62.5%