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Duplin County
Beulaville, NC
28518
28518 ZIP Code — Beulaville, NC
Duplin County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28518 is located in
Beulaville ,
North Carolina ,
within Duplin County .
It covers approximately 95.57 square miles and serves a population of
7,627 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 910 .
About ZIP code 28518
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,888. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 28518 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
7,627
Population density
80 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
95.57 sq mi
Water area
0.24 sq mi
Latitude
34.8886
Longitude
-77.7447
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
910
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.8%
55.8%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
42.9%
29.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.4%
0.7%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$55,888
Median household income
$146,400
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,848 24.2% 18 and over 5,779 75.8% 65 and over 1,305 17.1% Median age 39.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
19.2%
Group Count % White 5,363 65.9% Black or African American 1,561 19.2% Hispanic or Latino 507 6.2% Other race 496 6.1% Two or more races 198 2.4% Asian 7 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.8%
55.8%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
42.9%
29.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.4%
0.7%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 5.3% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 14.4% $50k–$75k 26.8% $75k–$100k 14.7% $100k–$150k 8.8% $150k–$200k 2.4% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $55,888
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $146,400 Median rent / month $859 Owner occupied 78.7% Renter occupied 21.3% Vacant 14.6% Single-family detached 63.7% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 31.2% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.56
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 10.2% 2000–2009 20.9% 1990–1999 21.8% 1980–1989 14.2% 1970–1979 10.1% 1960–1969 7.9% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 5.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 1.5% 2 bedrooms 22.4% 3 bedrooms 61.3% 4 bedrooms 8.5% 5+ bedrooms 5.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.2% 1 vehicle 25.2% 2 vehicles 37.1% 3 or more 33.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.3% Electricity 82.1% Propane / LP gas 15.1% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 0.8% Solar 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,741 56.0% Cohabiting couple 241 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 498 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 627 20.2% Households with children under 18 1,132 36.4% Households with seniors (65+) 1,007 32.4% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.7% 21.1% Married 62.8% 56.0% Separated 3.2% 1.3% Widowed 5.6% 8.2% Divorced 5.7% 13.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.5% Bachelor's or higher 22.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 127 5.9% Kindergarten 73 3.4% Elementary school 857 39.9% High school 462 21.5% College / grad school 630 29.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.1%
Professional & management
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Public administration
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.3% Service 19.8% Sales & office 16.3% Natural resources & construction 9.6% Production & transportation 16.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.0% Government 27.1% Self-employed 10.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.7% Carpool 7.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.4% Other means 5.4% Avg commute (minutes) 32.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
35.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.9% Retirement income 23.4% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 3.1% Food stamps / SNAP 14.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.1% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 26.9% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 25.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 16.3% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 20.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.8% Visited dentist 60.9% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 17.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 817 14.5%
Disability % Any disability 23.2% Under 18 8.3% 18–64 years 18.9% 65 and over 58.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.1% Public insurance 44.5% No insurance 13.3% Uninsured under 19 4.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,145 93.7% Spanish 513 7.2% Other Indo-European 506 7.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,931 90.9% Born in same state 6,857 89.9% Born in different state 4,859 63.7% Foreign born 74 1.0% Naturalized citizen 696 9.1% Not a US citizen 18 2.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 772 10.1% Arab 680 8.9% Italian 328 4.3%
Ancestry Count % English 24 0.3% German 17 0.2% Polish 16 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.7% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28518
What city is ZIP code 28518 in?
ZIP code 28518 is primarily assigned to Beulaville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28518 in?
ZIP code 28518 falls within Duplin County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28518 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 28518 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 28518 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 28518 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28518?
The median home value in ZIP code 28518 is $146,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 28518?
ZIP code 28518 has an estimated population of 7,627 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28518 in?
ZIP code 28518 observes the EST timezone.
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