28454 ZIP Code — Maple Hill, NC

Pender County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28454 is located in Maple Hill, North Carolina, within Pender County. It covers approximately 81.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,769 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28454

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $164,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,844. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 28454 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,769

population

81.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maple Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28425 Burgaw (11.9 mi) 28457 Rocky Point (12.7 mi) 28443 Hampstead (12.7 mi) 28521 Chinquapin (14.1 mi) 28445 Holly Ridge (14.4 mi) 28466 Wallace (14.8 mi) 28540 Jacksonville (16.2 mi) 28478 Willard (16.9 mi) 28545 Mccutcheon Field (18.3 mi) 28518 Beulaville (18.9 mi) 28464 Teachey (19.1 mi) 28574 Richlands (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,769
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	81.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.6154
Longitude	-77.7480
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	34.8%	40.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,769

Population

People per sq mi

31.5

Median age

$59,844

Median household income

$34,089

Per capita income

$164,000

Median home value

$1,705

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

1,081

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

145

10–14

185

116

15–19

148

20–24

362

25–34

464

35–44

125

45–54

55–59

113

60–64

65–74

111

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	816	29.5%
18 and over	1,953	70.5%
65 and over	278	10.0%
Median age	31.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.5%

Black or African American 45.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.8%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,403	49.5%
Black or African American	1,289	45.5%
Hispanic or Latino	65	2.3%
Other race	51	1.8%
Two or more races	17	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	40.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 23.5%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 30.3%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	23.5%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	30.3%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$59,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,000
Median rent / month	$1,705
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	28.0%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	27.3%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	9.3%
3 bedrooms	75.8%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	80.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	403	35.7%
Cohabiting couple	132	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	257	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	336	29.8%
Households with children under 18	406	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	184	16.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	36.6%
Married	37.0%	40.0%
Separated	2.0%	4.4%
Widowed	0.0%	4.6%
Divorced	20.4%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 34.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	9.3%
Kindergarten	9	1.0%
Elementary school	386	42.5%
High school	174	19.2%
College / grad school	255	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Professional & management 13.8%

Other services 13.0%

Retail trade 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Construction 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	36.9%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	8.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 4.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	308	17.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	24.4%
18–64 years	25.2%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,620	94.6%
Spanish	21	0.8%
Other Indo-European	21	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,769	100.0%
Born in same state	2,748	99.2%
Born in different state	1,697	61.3%
Foreign born	21	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	313	11.3%
French	286	10.3%
Arab	129	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.5%
English	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28454

What city is ZIP code 28454 in?

ZIP code 28454 is primarily assigned to Maple Hill, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28454 in?

ZIP code 28454 falls within Pender County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28454 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 28454 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28454 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 28454 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28454?

The median home value in ZIP code 28454 is $164,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 28454?

ZIP code 28454 has an estimated population of 2,769 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28454 in?

ZIP code 28454 observes the EST timezone.