28467 ZIP Code — Calabash, NC

Brunswick County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28467 is located in Calabash, North Carolina, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 17.37 square miles and serves a population of 13,185 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28467

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,404. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28467 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,185

population

17.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28467 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28467

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City	Status
Calabash	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,185
Population density	759 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	17.37 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	33.9116
Longitude	-78.5955
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	39.0%	41.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	19.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

13,185

Population

759

People per sq mi

64.4

Median age

$71,404

Median household income

$41,031

Per capita income

$255,800

Median home value

$1,237

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

7,290

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

146

Under 5

170

106

5–9

124

199

10–14

232

228

15–19

267

163

20–24

191

222

25–34

260

338

35–44

395

607

45–54

709

386

55–59

451

762

60–64

891

1,857

65–74

2,171

808

75–84

944

257

85+

301

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,177	8.9%
18 and over	12,008	91.1%
65 and over	6,338	48.1%
Median age	64.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Black or African American 5.1%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 1.7%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,527	84.1%
Black or African American	698	5.1%
Two or more races	610	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	515	3.8%
Other race	232	1.7%
Asian	86	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	41.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	19.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$71,404

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 41.1%

$300k–$500k 23.3%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,800
Median rent / month	$1,237
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.4%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	15.4%
2000–2009	42.7%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	63.9%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	53.1%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	90.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,636	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	278	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	732	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,704	26.8%
Households with children under 18	575	9.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,120	64.9%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.1%	14.3%
Married	70.7%	55.4%
Separated	0.5%	3.8%
Widowed	4.7%	15.3%
Divorced	10.0%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	3.8%
Kindergarten	42	3.3%
Elementary school	460	35.7%
High school	346	26.9%
College / grad school	391	30.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.9%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Professional & management 10.5%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Construction 8.3%

Public administration 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 11.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.1%
Retirement income	60.1%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	45.9%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	11.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.8%
Visited dentist	74.2%
Cholesterol screening	95.3%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,557	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	59.2%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,869	97.6%
Spanish	100	0.8%
Other Indo-European	89	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,798	97.1%
Born in same state	12,666	96.1%
Born in different state	2,786	21.1%
Foreign born	132	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	387	2.9%
Not a US citizen	173	44.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,298	17.4%
French	1,939	14.7%
Arab	853	6.5%
Polish	140	1.1%
Irish	89	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	87	0.7%
German	83	0.6%
Norwegian	48	0.4%
Dutch	35	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.2%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28467

What city is ZIP code 28467 in?

ZIP code 28467 is primarily assigned to Calabash, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28467 in?

ZIP code 28467 falls within Brunswick County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28467 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 28467 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28467 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 28467 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28467 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 28467 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28467 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 28467 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28467 in?

ZIP code 28467 observes the EST timezone.