28320 ZIP Code — Bladenboro, NC

Bladen County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28320 is located in Bladenboro, North Carolina, within Bladen County. It covers approximately 115.96 square miles and serves a population of 8,145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28320

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $53,050. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28320 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,145

population

115.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28320 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28320

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28320. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bladenboro	Acceptable
Bladenboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28433 Clarkton (6.3 mi) 28358 Lumberton (12.4 mi) 28438 Evergreen (13.2 mi) 28392 Tar Heel (13.6 mi) 28399 White Oak (14.5 mi) 28337 Elizabethtown (15.1 mi) 28431 Chadbourn (17.2 mi) 28434 Council (18.3 mi) 28369 Orrum (18.7 mi) 28360 Lumberton (19.8 mi) 28450 Lake Waccamaw (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,145
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	115.96 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	34.5624
Longitude	-78.7521
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,145

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$53,050

Median household income

$28,316

Per capita income

$90,600

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

2,919

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

166

Under 5

195

180

5–9

210

231

10–14

270

246

15–19

289

216

20–24

254

288

25–34

338

638

35–44

747

455

45–54

533

245

55–59

287

180

60–64

210

481

65–74

563

267

75–84

312

158

85+

186

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,595	19.6%
18 and over	6,550	80.4%
65 and over	1,967	24.1%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71%

Black or African American 14.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 5.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	6,158	71%
Black or African American	1,230	14.2%
Hispanic or Latino	532	6.1%
Other race	501	5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	194	2.2%
Two or more races	62	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 15.7%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.7%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$53,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 33.8%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,600
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	25.3%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,319	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	117	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	573	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,014	33.5%
Households with children under 18	856	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,300	43.0%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	22.1%
Married	40.0%	39.3%
Separated	3.3%	5.2%
Widowed	2.8%	20.0%
Divorced	18.2%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	4.5%
Kindergarten	131	6.7%
Elementary school	558	28.4%
High school	676	34.3%
College / grad school	515	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 11.1%

Public administration 9.2%

Construction 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 25.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	547	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,784	95.6%
Spanish	202	2.6%
Other Indo-European	202	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,943	97.5%
Born in same state	7,892	96.9%
Born in different state	6,912	84.9%
Foreign born	51	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	202	2.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,214	39.5%
French	606	7.4%
Italian	299	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	0.3%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	86.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28320

What city is ZIP code 28320 in?

ZIP code 28320 is primarily assigned to Bladenboro, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28320 in?

ZIP code 28320 falls within Bladen County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28320 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 28320 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28320?

19% of residents in ZIP code 28320 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28320?

The median home value in ZIP code 28320 is $90,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 28320?

ZIP code 28320 has an estimated population of 8,145 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28320 in?

ZIP code 28320 observes the EST timezone.