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Brunswick County
Longwood, NC
28452
28452 ZIP Code — Longwood, NC
Brunswick County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28452 is located in
Longwood ,
North Carolina ,
within Brunswick County .
It covers approximately 5.01 square miles and serves a population of
541 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 910 .
About ZIP code 28452
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 $88,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,641. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 28452 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
541
Population density
108 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
5.01 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
33.9890
Longitude
-78.5603
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
910
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.8%
41.0%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
23.6%
35.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
5.5%
19.4%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.4%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$46,641
Median household income
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 37 6.8% 18 and over 504 93.2% 65 and over 23 4.3% Median age 30.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
47.6%
Group Count % Black or African American 273 47.6% White 234 40.8% Two or more races 34 5.9% Hispanic or Latino 32 5.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.8%
41.0%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
23.6%
35.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
5.5%
19.4%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.4%
6.0%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 14.1% $15k–$25k 17.8% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 9.8% $50k–$75k 14.1% $100k–$150k 11.7% $150k–$200k 20.9% Median income $46,641
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.0% Renter occupied 8.0% Vacant 18.1% Single-family detached 31.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 68.3% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 3.52
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.0% 2000–2009 15.6% 1990–1999 18.1% 1980–1989 23.6% 1970–1979 36.7% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 43.2% 3 bedrooms 51.8% 4 bedrooms 5.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 11.0% 2 vehicles 53.4% 3 or more 35.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 72.4% Propane / LP gas 27.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 140 85.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 23 14.1% Households with children under 18 36 22.1% Households with seniors (65+) 23 14.1% Average household size 3.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 52.8% 33.2% Married 41.3% 57.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.5% Divorced 5.9% 4.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.3% Bachelor's or higher 14.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 18 23.7% High school 12 15.8% College / grad school 46 60.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Professional & management
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.0%
Public administration
5.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.1% Service 45.2% Sales & office 11.7% Natural resources & construction 10.4% Production & transportation 14.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.6% Government 5.4% Self-employed 10.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.5% Carpool 18.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 14.7% Work from home 5.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
29.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 14.1% Retirement income 23.9% Supplemental Security 11.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 28.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 42.1% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 15.2% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 27.6% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.2% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 29.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.5% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 22.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.2% Visited dentist 55.4% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 22.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 29 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 14.0% Under 18 51.4% 18–64 years 9.8% 65 and over 43.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.1% Public insurance 28.8% No insurance 13.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 541 100.0% 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) 526 97.2% Born in same state 526 97.2% Born in different state 358 66.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 15 2.8% Not a US citizen 15 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 67 12.4% French 36 6.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 6 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.1% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28452
What city is ZIP code 28452 in?
ZIP code 28452 is primarily assigned to Longwood, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28452 in?
ZIP code 28452 falls within Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28452?
34% of residents in ZIP code 28452 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 28452 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 28452 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28452?
15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 28452?
The median home value in ZIP code 28452 is $88,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 28452 in?
ZIP code 28452 observes the EST timezone.
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