28430 ZIP Code — Cerro Gordo, NC

Columbus County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28430 is located in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 46.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28430

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 $95,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $59,028. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28430 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,165

population

46.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28430 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28430

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28430. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cerro Gordo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28431 Chadbourn (5.1 mi) 28439 Fair Bluff (5.5 mi) 29545 Green Sea (8.5 mi) 28438 Evergreen (8.7 mi) 28432 Clarendon (10.6 mi) 28369 Orrum (11.5 mi) 29581 Nichols (11.8 mi) 28463 Tabor City (15.4 mi) 28472 Whiteville (16.4 mi) 28340 Fairmont (16.6 mi) 29563 Lake View (17.4 mi) 29569 Loris (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,165
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	46.93 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	34.2874
Longitude	-78.9247
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	42.1%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,165

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$59,028

Median household income

$27,546

Per capita income

$95,200

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

849

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

141

144

35–44

158

145

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

65–74

116

75–84

127

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	401	18.5%
18 and over	1,764	81.5%
65 and over	502	23.2%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Black or African American 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Other race 4.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,784	77.2%
Black or African American	234	10.1%
Hispanic or Latino	147	6.4%
Other race	97	4.2%
Two or more races	50	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 13.9%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 29.8%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.9%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	29.8%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$59,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.1%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,200
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	26.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	73.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	429	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	48	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	241	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	202	22.0%
Households with children under 18	230	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	310	33.7%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	28.8%
Married	51.8%	48.5%
Separated	2.8%	6.1%
Widowed	5.8%	10.6%
Divorced	17.6%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 27.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	13.6%
Kindergarten	44	13.9%
Elementary school	82	25.9%
High school	66	20.8%
College / grad school	82	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.1%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Professional & management 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Retail trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.6%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.5%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	54.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,981	91.5%
Spanish	64	3.2%
Other Indo-European	64	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,091	96.6%
Born in same state	2,066	95.4%
Born in different state	1,506	69.6%
Foreign born	25	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	74	3.4%
Not a US citizen	25	33.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	893	41.2%
French	62	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	2.1%
Polish	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28430

What city is ZIP code 28430 in?

ZIP code 28430 is primarily assigned to Cerro Gordo, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28430 in?

ZIP code 28430 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28430?

The median home value in ZIP code 28430 is $95,200.

Does ZIP code 28430 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 28430 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28430?

ZIP code 28430 has an estimated population of 2,165 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28430?

The median household income in ZIP code 28430 is $59,028, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28430 in?

ZIP code 28430 observes the EST timezone.