Columbus County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 14 ZIP codes · 14 cities
14
ZIP codes
50,092
population (2021)
-13.8%
pop change since 2010
37047
FIPS code
Columbus County ZIP code map
About Columbus County
Columbus County is located in North Carolina and contains 14 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 50,092 as of 2021,
a decrease of
13.8% from 58,098 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Columbus County is 37047.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 50,092 |
| 2010 population | 58,098 |
| Change | -13.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37047 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Columbus County
Bolton
Brunswick
Cerro Gordo
Chadbourn
Clarendon
Delco
Evergreen
Fair Bluff
Hallsboro
Lake Waccamaw
Nakina
Riegelwood
Tabor City
Whiteville
ZIP codes for Columbus County, NC (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28423 | Bolton | Columbus | View map |
| 28424 | Brunswick | Columbus | View map |
| 28430 | Cerro Gordo | Columbus | View map |
| 28431 | Chadbourn | Columbus | View map |
| 28432 | Clarendon | Columbus | View map |
| 28436 | Delco | Columbus | View map |
| 28438 | Evergreen | Columbus | View map |
| 28439 | Fair Bluff | Columbus | View map |
| 28442 | Hallsboro | Columbus | View map |
| 28450 | Lake Waccamaw | Columbus | View map |
| 28455 | Nakina | Columbus | View map |
| 28456 | Riegelwood | Columbus | View map |
| 28463 | Tabor City | Columbus | View map |
| 28472 | Whiteville | Columbus | View map |
Demographics & statistics
50,944
Population
43.4
Median age
$42,473
Median household income
$24,055
Per capita income
$124,692
Median home value
$798
Median monthly rent
75.3%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
18,243
Housing units
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,279
Under 5
1,309
1,425
5–9
1,457
1,471
10–14
1,505
1,561
15–19
1,598
1,597
20–24
1,633
2,998
25–34
3,067
3,011
35–44
3,081
3,287
45–54
3,364
1,606
55–59
1,643
1,935
60–64
1,979
2,972
65–74
3,041
1,521
75–84
1,557
518
85+
529
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,410 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 40,534 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 10,138 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 43.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.3%
Black or African American
27.4%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.5%
Other race
3%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,763 | 58.3% |
| Black or African American | 14,495 | 27.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,947 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,863 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,857 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 1,595 | 3% |
| Asian | 249 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
9.0%
$15k–$25k
12.9%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $42,473 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.7%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
17.9%
$300k–$500k
6.1%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,692 |
| Median rent / month | $798 |
| Owner occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter occupied | 24.7% |
| Vacant | 21.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 32.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% |
| 3 or more | 32.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 72.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,197 | 45.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,008 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,798 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,274 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,380 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,554 | 40.8% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 27.4% |
| Married | 47.7% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 14.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.8%
HS graduate
39.3%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
9.0%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 393 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 628 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,795 | 48.9% |
| High school | 2,592 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,066 | 18.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Retail trade
14.3%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Professional & management
8.7%
Construction
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
3.7%
Other services
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.3% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
20.2%
18 and over
16.2%
Married-couple families
7.5%
Female-led households
29.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.5% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 14.1% |
| No health insurance | 21.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.9% |
| Visited dentist | 55.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 20.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,823 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 15.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.9% |
| Public insurance | 46.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,356 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,001 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 895 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 35 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,667 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 49,472 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 39,170 | 77.3% |
| Foreign born | 195 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,277 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 441 | 32.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10,770 | 21.1% |
| French | 3,602 | 7.1% |
| Italian | 1,950 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 151 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 69 | 0.1% |
| German | 65 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 85.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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