28330 ZIP Code — Cordova, NC

Richmond County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28330 is located in Cordova, North Carolina, within Richmond County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28330

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 28330 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

535

population

0.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28330 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28330

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City	Status
Cordova	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	535
Population density	1,574 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	0.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.9101
Longitude	-79.8217
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	61.5%	60.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	27.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

535

Population

1,574

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

Median household income

$10,841

Per capita income

$185,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

88.0%

Poverty rate

77.0%

Unemployment

118

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

149

15–19

173

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56	10.5%
18 and over	479	89.5%
65 and over	114	21.3%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.3%

Two or more races 26%

American Indian / Alaska Native 21.7%

Group	Count	%
White	280	52.3%
Two or more races	139	26%
American Indian / Alaska Native	116	21.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	60.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	27.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 36.2%

$25k–$35k 20.8%

$50k–$75k 43.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	36.2%
$25k–$35k	20.8%
$50k–$75k	43.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 54.2%

$1M+ 19.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	57.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	4.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	43.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	20.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	36.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	58.4%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	41.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	63.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.0%
Electricity	43.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	31	20.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	95	63.8%
Households with children under 18	31	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	57.0%
Average household size	3.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	74.6%	50.8%
Married	7.1%	24.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	18.3%	24.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 25.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 18.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	56	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	100.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 88.0%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 86.6%

Married-couple families 100.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.0%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	43.0%
Cash public assistance	20.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	63.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	41.4%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.6%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	40.0%
Uninsured under 19	71.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	535	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	535	100.0%
Born in same state	535	100.0%
Born in different state	313	58.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	14%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	12%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.9%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28330

What city is ZIP code 28330 in?

ZIP code 28330 is primarily assigned to Cordova, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28330 in?

ZIP code 28330 falls within Richmond County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28330?

88% of residents in ZIP code 28330 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28330 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 28330 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28330?

The median home value in ZIP code 28330 is $185,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 28330?

ZIP code 28330 has an estimated population of 535 residents, with a density of 1,555 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28330 in?

ZIP code 28330 observes the EST timezone.