28448 ZIP Code — Kelly, NC

Bladen County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28448 is located in Kelly, North Carolina, within Bladen County. It covers approximately 95.36 square miles and serves a population of 871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28448

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $38,611. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28448 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.

871

population

95.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28448 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28448

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kelly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28447 Ivanhoe (6.7 mi) 28421 Atkinson (6.9 mi) 28456 Riegelwood (8.1 mi) 28434 Council (8.2 mi) 28435 Currie (12.5 mi) 28444 Harrells (12.7 mi) 28436 Delco (16.3 mi) 28450 Lake Waccamaw (16.6 mi) 28423 Bolton (17 mi) 28478 Willard (17.6 mi) 28337 Elizabethtown (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	871
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	95.36 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	34.5050
Longitude	-78.3099
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	81.6%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	8.4%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.8%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

871

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$38,611

Median household income

$18,701

Per capita income

$82,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

65.4%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

427

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	286	32.8%
18 and over	585	67.2%
65 and over	159	18.3%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.1%

Black or African American 21.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 16.6%

Two or more races 5.7%

Group	Count	%
White	489	56.1%
Black or African American	187	21.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	145	16.6%
Two or more races	50	5.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.6%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	8.4%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.8%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 23.2%

$35k–$50k 42.5%

$50k–$75k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	23.2%
$35k–$50k	42.5%
$50k–$75k	1.6%
$100k–$150k	1.0%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$38,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.5%

$50k–$100k 42.0%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	65.4%
Renter occupied	34.6%
Vacant	42.6%
Single-family detached	51.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	31.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.8%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	6.8%
3 bedrooms	66.4%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	47.1%
Propane / LP gas	52.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	35.9%
Cohabiting couple	91	29.7%
Male householder, no spouse	27	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	78	25.5%
Households with children under 18	85	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	52.6%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.2%	35.2%
Married	51.6%	38.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.6%
Divorced	33.2%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 31.8%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	40	14.2%
Elementary school	190	67.4%
High school	52	18.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.7%

Construction 23.3%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Other services 14.7%

Professional & management 11.0%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	47.8%
Natural resources & construction	25.3%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.4

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 33.8%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.7%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	10.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.0%
Public insurance	59.8%
No insurance	19.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	841	96.6%
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)	871	100.0%
Born in same state	871	100.0%
Born in different state	760	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	11.4%
Italian	17	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	79.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28448

What city is ZIP code 28448 in?

ZIP code 28448 is primarily assigned to Kelly, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28448 in?

ZIP code 28448 falls within Bladen County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28448 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 28448 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28448 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 28448 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28448?

7% 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 28448?

23% of residents in ZIP code 28448 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 28448 in?

ZIP code 28448 observes the EST timezone.