City

Riegelwood, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,565Population
💰$48,164Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$153,600Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓18.7%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.6%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 50.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White39.6%
Hispanic5.1%
Black50.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads18.7% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
No HS Diploma66 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,087 (42.2%)
Some College434 (16.8%)
Associates507 (19.7%)
Bachelors209 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree274 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College16.8%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,164 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$153,600 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units1,810
Vacant Units350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
55%
About Riegelwood, NC

Riegelwood is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,565 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Riegelwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,164 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Riegelwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riegelwood is less-educated. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riegelwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28456 3,565 $48,164 $153,600 $841 8.2% 18.7% 83.6%