City

Nakina, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,021Population
💰$52,805Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$78,700Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.8% Female 57.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.6%Hispanic: 35.4%Black: 10.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White50.6%
Hispanic35.4%
Black10.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
16%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
HS Graduate350 (34.8%)
Some College310 (30.8%)
Associates106 (10.5%)
Bachelors129 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree110 (10.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 30.8%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
HS Grad34.8%
Some College30.8%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,805 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$78,700 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units964
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
51%
About Nakina, NC

Nakina is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,021 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Nakina is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,805 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Nakina is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nakina is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nakina
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28455 2,021 $52,805 $78,700 $765 7.4% 23.8% 68.5%