28453 ZIP Code — Magnolia, NC

Duplin County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28453 is located in Magnolia, North Carolina, within Duplin County. It covers approximately 84.60 square miles and serves a population of 3,559 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28453

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 $104,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $39,256. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 26% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 28453 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,559

population

84.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Magnolia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28458 Rose Hill (4 mi) 28464 Teachey (7.5 mi) 28398 Warsaw (8 mi) 28393 Turkey (8.6 mi) 28349 Kenansville (10.4 mi) 28466 Wallace (11.1 mi) 28478 Willard (16.6 mi) 28328 Clinton (17 mi) 28444 Harrells (17.7 mi) 28341 Faison (17.9 mi) 28518 Beulaville (18.8 mi) 28441 Garland (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,559
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	84.60 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	34.8747
Longitude	-78.0763
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	59.2%	55.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,559

Population

People per sq mi

29.5

Median age

$39,256

Median household income

$21,982

Per capita income

$104,300

Median home value

$629

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,086

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

187

Under 5

217

104

5–9

121

119

10–14

138

15–19

108

117

20–24

136

273

25–34

318

156

35–44

182

153

45–54

177

55–59

100

127

60–64

148

146

65–74

170

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,034	29.1%
18 and over	2,525	70.9%
65 and over	500	14.0%
Median age	29.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.4%

Black or African American 23.1%

Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

Other race 13.3%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,878	44.4%
Black or African American	975	23.1%
Hispanic or Latino	667	15.8%
Other race	563	13.3%
Two or more races	129	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	55.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 0.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	0.1%
Median income	$39,256

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,300
Median rent / month	$629
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	57.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	28.0%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	69.9%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	76.5%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	645	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	125	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	228	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	342	25.5%
Households with children under 18	513	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	400	29.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.8%	33.8%
Married	52.7%	49.8%
Separated	0.3%	4.5%
Widowed	0.3%	8.0%
Divorced	6.8%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 28.6%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	2.9%
Kindergarten	27	3.8%
Elementary school	422	58.6%
High school	189	26.3%
College / grad school	61	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.8%

Professional & management 16.4%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Construction 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Retail trade 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.9%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 40.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	30.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	52.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,155	88.6%
Spanish	807	25.6%
Other Indo-European	806	25.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,861	80.4%
Born in same state	2,857	80.3%
Born in different state	2,698	75.8%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	698	19.6%
Not a US citizen	26	3.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	444	12.5%
French	192	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	3%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28453

What city is ZIP code 28453 in?

ZIP code 28453 is primarily assigned to Magnolia, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28453 in?

ZIP code 28453 falls within Duplin County, North Carolina.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 28453?

Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 28453 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28453?

21% of residents in ZIP code 28453 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28453?

The median home value in ZIP code 28453 is $104,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 28453?

Health data for ZIP code 28453 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 28453 in?

ZIP code 28453 observes the EST timezone.