28722 ZIP Code — Columbus, NC

Polk County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28722 is located in Columbus, North Carolina, within Polk County. It covers approximately 43.87 square miles and serves a population of 6,239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28722

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 $251,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $59,173. 51% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,239

population

43.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28782 Tryon (3.7 mi) 28756 Mill Spring (6.5 mi) 28139 Rutherfordton (7.4 mi) 29322 Campobello (10.3 mi) 29356 Landrum (11.2 mi) 28773 Saluda (11.6 mi) 29349 Inman (11.8 mi) 28160 Spindale (13.3 mi) 28043 Forest City (14.5 mi) 29323 Chesnee (14.7 mi) 28746 Lake Lure (14.9 mi) 28731 Flat Rock (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,239
Population density	142 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	43.87 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.2509
Longitude	-82.1167
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	47.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	16.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,239

Population

142

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$59,173

Median household income

$34,860

Per capita income

$251,100

Median home value

$1,039

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

2,359

Housing units

33.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

137

5–9

103

182

10–14

215

159

15–19

187

165

20–24

196

235

25–34

278

349

35–44

413

372

45–54

439

143

55–59

170

184

60–64

217

371

65–74

438

373

75–84

440

124

85+

147

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	989	15.9%
18 and over	5,250	84.1%
65 and over	1,893	30.3%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Black or African American 3.4%

Two or more races 3.2%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,668	87.3%
Hispanic or Latino	257	4%
Black or African American	222	3.4%
Two or more races	209	3.2%
Other race	106	1.6%
Asian	21	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	47.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	16.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$59,173

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 25.3%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$251,100
Median rent / month	$1,039
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	8.8%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.2%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,315	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	89	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	439	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	844	31.4%
Households with children under 18	529	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,359	50.6%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	18.7%
Married	59.5%	50.2%
Separated	1.3%	2.4%
Widowed	4.7%	14.8%
Divorced	12.7%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	5.2%
Kindergarten	9	0.8%
Elementary school	539	50.1%
High school	212	19.7%
College / grad school	260	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 17.1%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Construction 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 24.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.9%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	516	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,987	96.0%
Spanish	243	4.1%
Other Indo-European	243	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,843	93.7%
Born in same state	5,586	89.5%
Born in different state	2,355	37.7%
Foreign born	257	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	396	6.3%
Not a US citizen	173	43.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,047	16.8%
Italian	801	12.8%
Arab	271	4.3%
English	231	3.7%
Dutch	67	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	46	0.7%
German	43	0.7%
Irish	34	0.5%
Norwegian	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28722

What city is ZIP code 28722 in?

ZIP code 28722 is primarily assigned to Columbus, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28722 in?

ZIP code 28722 falls within Polk County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28722 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 28722 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28722 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 28722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28722 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 28722 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28722?

ZIP code 28722 has an estimated population of 6,239 residents, with a density of 142 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28722 in?

ZIP code 28722 observes the EST timezone.