Bladen County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
29,525
population (2021)
-16.1%
pop change since 2010
37017
FIPS code
Bladen County ZIP code map
About Bladen County
Bladen County is located in North Carolina and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 29,525 as of 2021,
a decrease of
16.1% from 35,190 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Bladen County is 37017.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 29,525 |
| 2010 population | 35,190 |
| Change | -16.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37017 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Bladen County
ZIP codes for Bladen County, NC (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28320 | Bladenboro | Bladen | View map |
| 28332 | Dublin | Bladen | View map |
| 28337 | Elizabethtown | Bladen | View map |
| 28392 | Tar Heel | Bladen | View map |
| 28399 | White Oak | Bladen | View map |
| 28433 | Clarkton | Bladen | View map |
| 28434 | Council | Bladen | View map |
| 28448 | Kelly | Bladen | View map |
Demographics & statistics
28,776
Population
44.2
Median age
$41,611
Median household income
$26,923
Per capita income
$126,988
Median home value
$627
Median monthly rent
69.1%
Home ownership
22.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
11,465
Housing units
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
628
Under 5
660
817
5–9
857
962
10–14
1,010
801
15–19
841
816
20–24
857
1,538
25–34
1,614
1,623
35–44
1,704
1,710
45–54
1,796
821
55–59
862
1,057
60–64
1,110
2,044
65–74
2,147
913
75–84
958
307
85+
323
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,945 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 22,831 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,692 | 22.0% |
| Median age | 44.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.9%
Black or African American
31.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Other race
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,700 | 54.9% |
| Black or African American | 9,570 | 31.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,649 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 1,291 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 652 | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 507 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.8%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
13.0%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $41,611 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.0%
$50k–$100k
24.4%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
13.9%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,988 |
| Median rent / month | $627 |
| Owner occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter occupied | 30.9% |
| Vacant | 24.2% |
| Single-family detached | 61.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 35.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.1% |
| Electricity | 69.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,701 | 42.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 678 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,827 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,015 | 34.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,867 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,634 | 40.8% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.5% | 27.6% |
| Married | 51.3% | 39.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 15.1% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
35.3%
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
10.6%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 190 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 242 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,854 | 58.0% |
| High school | 1,575 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,007 | 10.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Retail trade
12.7%
Construction
12.3%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Public administration
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
4.3%
Professional & management
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.0% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.0% |
| Production & transportation | 20.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 12.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.0 |
Poverty
All people
22.3%
Under 18 years
34.6%
18 and over
20.4%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
48.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| No physical activity | 30.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 14.3% |
| No health insurance | 22.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.0% |
| Visited dentist | 53.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 21.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,140 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.3% |
| Public insurance | 51.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,488 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 643 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 630 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,212 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 28,076 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 22,669 | 79.2% |
| Foreign born | 136 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 564 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 44 | 8.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7,941 | 27.6% |
| French | 1,367 | 4.8% |
| Italian | 812 | 2.8% |
| Polish | 50 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 48 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
| German | 7 | 0% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 86.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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