28424 ZIP Code — Brunswick, NC
Columbus County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28424 is located in Brunswick, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 0.14 square miles and serves a population of 35 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.
35
population
0.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28424 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28424
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brunswick | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35 |
| Population density | 250 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2856 |
| Longitude | -78.7015 |
| 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 | 65.4% | 59.3% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 27.0% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.8% | 11.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
35
Population
250
People per sq mi
73.4
Median age
$42,188
Median household income
$36,946
Per capita income
$203,600
Median home value
$700
Median monthly rent
39.4%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
52
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
20–24
1
8
45–54
6
2
65–74
2
5
75–84
4
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 35 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 54.3% |
| Median age | 73.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.3%
Black or African American
45.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 54.3% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 45.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 65.4% | 59.3% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 27.0% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.8% | 11.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
30.3%
$35k–$50k
36.4%
$50k–$75k
24.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 30.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 36.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.2% |
| Median income | $42,188 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
30.8%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
53.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,600 |
| Median rent / month | $700 |
| Owner occupied | 39.4% |
| Renter occupied | 60.6% |
| Vacant | 54.2% |
| Single-family detached | 18.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 59.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 48.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 76.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 100.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2 | 6.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 54.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 39.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 51.5% |
| Average household size | 1.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Married | 10.0% | 13.3% |
| Separated | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 50.0% | 46.7% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 26.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
15.2%
HS graduate
12.1%
Some college, no degree
72.7%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
50.0%
Manufacturing
37.5%
Education & healthcare
12.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 62.5% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 37.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 37.5% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 50.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.5% |
| Carpool | 37.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
5.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.5% |
| Retirement income | 36.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.3% |
| High blood pressure | 43.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 15.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.5% |
| Binge drinking | 11.7% |
| No physical activity | 31.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.7% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.0% |
| No health insurance | 23.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.1% |
| Visited dentist | 51.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 22.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 17.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 47.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.1% |
| Public insurance | 54.3% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 35 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 29 | 82.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 12 | 34.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 94.3% |
| Internet access | 78.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28424
What city is ZIP code 28424 in?
ZIP code 28424 is primarily assigned to Brunswick, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28424 in?
ZIP code 28424 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28424 have an older population?
54% of residents in ZIP code 28424 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 28424 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 28424 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 28424 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 28424 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 28424 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 28424 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 28424 in?
ZIP code 28424 observes the EST timezone.