28433 ZIP Code — Clarkton, NC

Bladen County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28433 is located in Clarkton, North Carolina, within Bladen County. It covers approximately 119.79 square miles and serves a population of 4,403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28433

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $36,835. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28433 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,403

population

119.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28433 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28433

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28433. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarkton	Acceptable
Clarkton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28320 Bladenboro (6.3 mi) 28434 Council (12.5 mi) 28450 Lake Waccamaw (13.8 mi) 28438 Evergreen (14.6 mi) 28337 Elizabethtown (15.2 mi) 28472 Whiteville (15.3 mi) 28442 Hallsboro (15.8 mi) 28431 Chadbourn (16.2 mi) 28358 Lumberton (18.2 mi) 28399 White Oak (18.7 mi) 28392 Tar Heel (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,403
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	119.79 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	34.5053
Longitude	-78.6653
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	64.0%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,403

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$36,835

Median household income

$21,472

Per capita income

$147,600

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,665

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

140

5–9

160

214

10–14

245

166

15–19

191

108

20–24

124

261

25–34

301

231

35–44

265

228

45–54

262

100

55–59

116

60–64

266

65–74

306

147

75–84

169

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,088	24.7%
18 and over	3,315	75.3%
65 and over	952	21.6%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.5%

White 31.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.1%

Two or more races 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,892	64.5%
White	1,423	31.7%
Hispanic or Latino	79	1.8%
Other race	49	1.1%
Two or more races	30	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.0%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 15.2%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.2%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$36,835

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,600
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	73.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	678	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	76	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	209	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	668	41.0%
Households with children under 18	535	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	698	42.8%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	34.4%
Married	54.2%	33.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.9%
Widowed	4.0%	13.3%
Divorced	10.7%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.1%
Kindergarten	40	4.0%
Elementary school	599	60.4%
High school	242	24.4%
College / grad school	100	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.3%

Retail trade 18.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Information 4.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 1.8%

Construction 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 28.6%

Under 18 years 52.3%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 69.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	209	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	54.4%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,233	96.1%
Spanish	42	1.0%
Other Indo-European	42	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,398	99.9%
Born in same state	4,394	99.8%
Born in different state	3,864	87.8%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	544	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	202	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28433

What city is ZIP code 28433 in?

ZIP code 28433 is primarily assigned to Clarkton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28433 in?

ZIP code 28433 falls within Bladen County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28433?

29% of residents in ZIP code 28433 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28433 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 28433 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28433?

The median home value in ZIP code 28433 is $147,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 28433?

Health data for ZIP code 28433 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 28433 in?

ZIP code 28433 observes the EST timezone.