City

White Oak, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bladen County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,552Population
💰$45,395Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$136,400Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 32%Other: 1.4%Race
White58.0%
Hispanic8.6%
Black32.0%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
42%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (5.3%)
HS Graduate257 (24.6%)
Some College340 (32.6%)
Associates183 (17.5%)
Bachelors73 (7%)
Graduate Degree135 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 32.6%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College32.6%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.4%Renter: 43.7%Tenure
Owner56.4%
Renter43.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,395 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$136,400 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units799
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
54%
About White Oak, NC

White Oak is a city in North Carolina, located in Bladen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,552 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, White Oak is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,395 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in White Oak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month.

The population of White Oak is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in White Oak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28399 1,552 $45,395 $136,400 $779 4.2% 19.9% 56.4%