City

Fair Bluff, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,171Population
💰$28,875Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$104,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 35.3%Asian: 3.6%Other: 6.2%Race
White44.0%
Hispanic10.4%
Black35.3%
Asian3.6%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty36.2% ▲ 262% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (2.9%)
HS Graduate256 (38.6%)
Some College49 (7.4%)
Associates160 (24.1%)
Bachelors68 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree111 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 24.1%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College7.4%
Associates24.1%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,875 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$104,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units620
Vacant Units198

Income Distribution

Under $25k
53%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Fair Bluff, NC

Fair Bluff is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,171 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Fair Bluff is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,875 is well below the national average. Approximately 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fair Bluff is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fair Bluff is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Fair Bluff
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28439 1,171 $28,875 $104,000 $690 7.4% 27.0% 64.7%