City

Magnolia, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Duplin County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,065Population
💰$50,451Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$108,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.3%Hispanic: 33.4%Black: 28.7%Asian: 0%Other: 0.1%Race
White37.3%
Hispanic33.4%
Black28.7%
Asian0.0%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma73 (5.1%)
HS Graduate403 (27.9%)
Some College143 (9.9%)
Associates262 (18.1%)
Bachelors94 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree469 (32.5%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College9.9%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,451 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$108,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$676/mo
Total Housing Units1,379
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Magnolia, NC

Magnolia is a city in North Carolina, located in Duplin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,065 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Magnolia is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,451 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Magnolia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $676 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Magnolia is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 37.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Magnolia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28453 3,065 $50,451 $108,900 $676 5.3% 39.0% 71.4%