28432 ZIP Code — Clarendon, NC

Columbus County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28432 is located in Clarendon, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 34.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28432

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 $108,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,917. 53% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28432 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,447

population

34.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28432 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28432

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28432. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarendon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28463 Tabor City (5.7 mi) 29545 Green Sea (10.1 mi) 28430 Cerro Gordo (10.6 mi) 28455 Nakina (10.8 mi) 28431 Chadbourn (10.8 mi) 28472 Whiteville (11.8 mi) 29569 Loris (12.5 mi) 28442 Hallsboro (13.4 mi) 28439 Fair Bluff (15.5 mi) 28438 Evergreen (17.2 mi) 29581 Nichols (18.2 mi) 28452 Longwood (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,447
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	34.24 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	34.1760
Longitude	-78.7965
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	44.8%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,447

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$51,917

Median household income

$28,978

Per capita income

$108,000

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

607

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

134

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	354	24.5%
18 and over	1,093	75.5%
65 and over	250	17.3%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Black or African American 15.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,223	84.5%
Black or African American	224	15.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 18.3%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	18.3%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
Median income	$51,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,000
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	24.1%
3 or more	46.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	68.4%
Propane / LP gas	27.4%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	231	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	127	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	198	33.8%
Households with children under 18	144	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	37.9%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	16.8%
Married	50.1%	40.0%
Separated	0.0%	7.7%
Widowed	7.3%	22.9%
Divorced	21.8%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 18.9%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 19.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	25.7%
Kindergarten	47	11.8%
Elementary school	152	38.3%
High school	47	11.8%
College / grad school	49	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.8%

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Professional & management 11.6%

Construction 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Information 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	29.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.8%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	25.1%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,351	93.4%
Spanish	44	3.3%
Other Indo-European	44	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,403	97.0%
Born in same state	1,403	97.0%
Born in different state	1,045	72.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	44	3.0%
Not a US citizen	44	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	347	24%
French	179	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	110	7.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	73.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28432

What city is ZIP code 28432 in?

ZIP code 28432 is primarily assigned to Clarendon, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28432 in?

ZIP code 28432 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28432?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28432 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 28432 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28432 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 28432 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28432?

The median home value in ZIP code 28432 is $108,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28432 in?

ZIP code 28432 observes the EST timezone.