28423 ZIP Code — Bolton, NC

Columbus County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28423 is located in Bolton, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 122.11 square miles and serves a population of 2,624 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28423

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 $116,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,052. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28423 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,624

population

122.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28423 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28423

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28423. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bolton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28436 Delco (8 mi) 28450 Lake Waccamaw (8.6 mi) 28456 Riegelwood (10.6 mi) 28442 Hallsboro (11.3 mi) 28472 Whiteville (13.5 mi) 28420 Ash (14 mi) 28434 Council (14.4 mi) 28462 Supply (15.4 mi) 28448 Kelly (17 mi) 28451 Leland (17.1 mi) 28455 Nakina (17.3 mi) 28435 Currie (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,624
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	122.11 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	34.2710
Longitude	-78.4021
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	57.2%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,624

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$40,052

Median household income

$19,874

Per capita income

$116,400

Median home value

$895

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

972

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

159

15–19

116

139

20–24

102

109

25–34

161

35–44

118

121

45–54

126

55–59

120

60–64

239

65–74

175

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	481	18.3%
18 and over	2,143	81.7%
65 and over	653	24.9%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 30%

American Indian / Alaska Native 28.1%

Black or African American 27.5%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 2%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	803	30%
American Indian / Alaska Native	753	28.1%
Black or African American	736	27.5%
Two or more races	268	10%
Hispanic or Latino	54	2%
Other race	54	2%
Asian	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 20.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	20.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$40,052

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,400
Median rent / month	$895
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	12.4%
3 bedrooms	65.6%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	408	44.3%
Cohabiting couple	60	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	185	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	268	29.1%
Households with children under 18	249	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	448	48.6%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.1%	27.1%
Married	30.9%	45.1%
Separated	2.3%	0.2%
Widowed	4.5%	20.1%
Divorced	11.2%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.1%
Kindergarten	30	4.3%
Elementary school	248	35.2%
High school	256	36.3%
College / grad school	156	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Construction 22.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Retail trade 10.3%

Professional & management 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.9%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	18.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.7%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.7%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.2%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,556	97.4%
Spanish	45	1.8%
Other Indo-European	45	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,527	96.3%
Born in same state	2,465	93.9%
Born in different state	2,260	86.1%
Foreign born	62	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	97	3.7%
Not a US citizen	39	40.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	105	4%
Italian	60	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28423

What city is ZIP code 28423 in?

ZIP code 28423 is primarily assigned to Bolton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28423 in?

ZIP code 28423 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28423 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 28423 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28423?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 28423 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 28423 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28423?

17% of residents in ZIP code 28423 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 28423 in?

ZIP code 28423 observes the EST timezone.