28450 ZIP Code — Lake Waccamaw, NC

Columbus County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28450 is located in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 58.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,078 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28450

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,667) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 50% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28450 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,078

population

58.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28450 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28450

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28450. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Waccamaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28442 Hallsboro (6 mi) 28472 Whiteville (7.6 mi) 28423 Bolton (8.6 mi) 28434 Council (10.1 mi) 28433 Clarkton (13.8 mi) 28456 Riegelwood (14 mi) 28436 Delco (15.7 mi) 28448 Kelly (16.6 mi) 28455 Nakina (17.5 mi) 28431 Chadbourn (18.6 mi) 28420 Ash (19.1 mi) 28432 Clarendon (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,078
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	58.22 sq mi
Water area	13.91 sq mi
Latitude	34.3431
Longitude	-78.5240
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	48.9%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.6%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,078

Population

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$63,667

Median household income

$38,535

Per capita income

$255,800

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,068

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

162

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

142

151

75–84

148

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	401	19.3%
18 and over	1,677	80.7%
65 and over	648	31.2%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 17.6%

Black or African American 9.6%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 2%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,330	61.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	379	17.6%
Black or African American	208	9.6%
Two or more races	104	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	78	3.6%
Other race	43	2%
Asian	14	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.6%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	9.9%
Median income	$63,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 29.3%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,800
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	33.1%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	74.0%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	436	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	159	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	189	23.2%
Households with children under 18	166	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	390	47.8%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	15.3%
Married	54.1%	52.4%
Separated	0.7%	2.7%
Widowed	6.1%	12.7%
Divorced	13.7%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.8%
Kindergarten	11	2.4%
Elementary school	235	51.3%
High school	141	30.8%
College / grad school	58	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Public administration 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 4.8%

Construction 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.1%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 23.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,033	97.8%
Spanish	16	0.8%
Other Indo-European	16	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,028	97.6%
Born in same state	2,028	97.6%
Born in different state	1,548	74.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	50	2.4%
Not a US citizen	23	46.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	295	14.2%
French	227	10.9%
Italian	99	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	3	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28450

What city is ZIP code 28450 in?

ZIP code 28450 is primarily assigned to Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28450 in?

ZIP code 28450 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28450 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 28450 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28450 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 28450 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28450 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 28450 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28450 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 28450 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28450 in?

ZIP code 28450 observes the EST timezone.