28439 ZIP Code — Fair Bluff, NC

Columbus County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28439 is located in Fair Bluff, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 24.38 square miles and serves a population of 879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28439

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 $95,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $26,750. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28439 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.

879

population

24.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28439 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28439

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28439. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fair Bluff	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28430 Cerro Gordo (5.5 mi) 29581 Nichols (8.2 mi) 28369 Orrum (8.5 mi) 29545 Green Sea (9.5 mi) 28431 Chadbourn (9.8 mi) 28438 Evergreen (10.3 mi) 29563 Lake View (11.9 mi) 28340 Fairmont (12 mi) 29543 Fork (14.1 mi) 28432 Clarendon (15.5 mi) 29574 Mullins (16.8 mi) 28463 Tabor City (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	879
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	24.38 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	34.3042
Longitude	-79.0194
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	77.8%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

879

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$26,750

Median household income

$21,234

Per capita income

$95,900

Median home value

$894

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	149	17.0%
18 and over	730	83.0%
65 and over	197	22.4%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.6%

Black or African American 41.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	480	54.6%
Black or African American	364	41.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	2.2%
Two or more races	11	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.8%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 31.0%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	31.0%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
Median income	$26,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.5%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,900
Median rent / month	$894
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	38.2%
Single-family detached	61.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	1.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	57.5%
Propane / LP gas	39.1%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	179	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	59	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	99	28.4%
Households with children under 18	93	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	45.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	23.2%
Married	48.7%	46.6%
Separated	1.3%	3.0%
Widowed	0.5%	12.0%
Divorced	18.8%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 36.4%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	50	63.3%
High school	25	31.6%
College / grad school	4	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.9%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 10.5%

Wholesale trade 9.3%

Public administration 9.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	2.7%
Production & transportation	36.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 19.6%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	17.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.9%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.5%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	28.8%
Uninsured under 19	16.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	805	91.6%
Spanish	28	3.5%
Other Indo-European	28	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	829	94.3%
Born in same state	829	94.3%
Born in different state	628	71.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	50	5.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	126	14.3%
French	31	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28439

What city is ZIP code 28439 in?

ZIP code 28439 is primarily assigned to Fair Bluff, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28439 in?

ZIP code 28439 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28439?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28439?

18% of residents in ZIP code 28439 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28439 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 28439 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 28439?

Health data for ZIP code 28439 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 28439 in?

ZIP code 28439 observes the EST timezone.