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Columbus County
Nakina, NC
28455
28455 ZIP Code — Nakina, NC
Columbus County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28455 is located in
Nakina ,
North Carolina ,
within Columbus County .
It covers approximately 70.38 square miles and serves a population of
2,245 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 910 .
About ZIP code 28455
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 $99,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($51,279) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 28455 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,245
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
70.38 sq mi
Water area
0.26 sq mi
Latitude
34.1052
Longitude
-78.6280
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
910
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.9%
59.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
27.0%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
11.8%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.9%
1.9%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$51,279
Median household income
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 649 28.9% 18 and over 1,596 71.1% 65 and over 365 16.3% Median age 36.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Group Count % White 1,568 59.3% Hispanic or Latino 398 15.1% Other race 398 15.1% Black or African American 216 8.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 40 1.5% Two or more races 23 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.9%
59.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
27.0%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
11.8%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.9%
1.9%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.0% $10k–$15k 14.0% $15k–$25k 7.8% $35k–$50k 14.0% $50k–$75k 27.2% $75k–$100k 18.2% $100k–$150k 5.0% $150k–$200k 5.1% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $51,279
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,300 Median rent / month $710 Owner occupied 68.3% Renter occupied 31.7% Vacant 9.4% Single-family detached 52.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 47.0% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.5% 2010–2019 2.3% 2000–2009 6.7% 1990–1999 27.0% 1980–1989 12.2% 1970–1979 34.6% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 5.0% 1940–1949 3.5% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.5% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 60.4% 4 bedrooms 10.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.1% 1 vehicle 33.4% 2 vehicles 26.4% 3 or more 31.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.0% Electricity 68.1% Propane / LP gas 20.5% Wood 2.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 438 48.6% Cohabiting couple 46 5.1% Male householder, no spouse 176 19.5% Female householder, no spouse 241 26.7% Households with children under 18 342 38.0% Households with seniors (65+) 264 29.3% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.7% 30.9% Married 60.1% 44.0% Separated 2.2% 8.4% Widowed 4.1% 2.5% Divorced 10.9% 14.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.1%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.6% Bachelor's or higher 15.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 90 15.1% Kindergarten 13 2.2% Elementary school 258 43.2% High school 167 28.0% College / grad school 69 11.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
16.1%
Education & healthcare
14.4%
Professional & management
7.7%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.6% Service 23.4% Sales & office 11.0% Natural resources & construction 39.0% Production & transportation 8.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.6% Government 13.1% Self-employed 1.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.9% Carpool 15.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
24.2%
Female-led households
61.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 20.4% Retirement income 20.5% Supplemental Security 7.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.7% High blood pressure 39.1% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.8% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 29.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.9% Depression 25.8% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 24.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.0% Visited dentist 53.7% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 21.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 82 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 4.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.8% 65 and over 15.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.7% Public insurance 43.3% No insurance 15.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,020 90.0% Spanish 21 1.0% Other Indo-European 21 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,224 99.1% Born in same state 2,215 98.7% Born in different state 1,507 67.1% Foreign born 9 0.4% Naturalized citizen 21 0.9% Not a US citizen 21 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 767 34.2% Italian 150 6.7%
Ancestry Count % French 115 5.1% Polish 97 4.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 90.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28455
What city is ZIP code 28455 in?
ZIP code 28455 is primarily assigned to Nakina, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28455 in?
ZIP code 28455 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28455?
25% of residents in ZIP code 28455 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28455?
The median home value in ZIP code 28455 is $99,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 28455?
ZIP code 28455 has an estimated population of 2,245 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28455?
The median household income in ZIP code 28455 is $51,279, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28455 in?
ZIP code 28455 observes the EST timezone.
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