Pender County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
62,815
population (2021)
+20.3%
pop change since 2010
37141
FIPS code
Pender County ZIP code map
About Pender County
Pender County is located in North Carolina and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 62,815 as of 2021,
an increase of
20.3% from 52,217 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pender County is 37141.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 62,815 |
| 2010 population | 52,217 |
| Change | +20.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37141 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pender County
ZIP codes for Pender County, NC (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28421 | Atkinson | Pender | View map |
| 28425 | Burgaw | Pender | View map |
| 28435 | Currie | Pender | View map |
| 28443 | Hampstead | Pender | View map |
| 28454 | Maple Hill | Pender | View map |
| 28457 | Rocky Point | Pender | View map |
| 28478 | Willard | Pender | View map |
Demographics & statistics
59,043
Population
41.5
Median age
$72,577
Median household income
$35,067
Per capita income
$185,043
Median home value
$959
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
21,865
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,633
Under 5
1,618
1,673
5–9
1,657
2,337
10–14
2,315
1,957
15–19
1,938
1,362
20–24
1,349
3,392
25–34
3,359
3,865
35–44
3,827
4,221
45–54
4,181
1,894
55–59
1,876
2,294
60–64
2,272
3,148
65–74
3,118
1,331
75–84
1,319
556
85+
551
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,585 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 45,458 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 10,023 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.5%
Black or African American
13.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Other race
5.1%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,588 | 68.5% |
| Black or African American | 8,812 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,590 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 3,255 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,860 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 313 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 185 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $72,577 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.5%
$50k–$100k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k–$300k
21.6%
$300k–$500k
15.9%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,043 |
| Median rent / month | $959 |
| Owner occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter occupied | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 16.6% |
| Single-family detached | 67.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 29.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 34.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.5% |
| Electricity | 82.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,868 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,456 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,571 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,189 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,435 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,214 | 32.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 26.2% |
| Married | 47.4% | 47.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
32.6%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 656 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 748 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 6,457 | 46.8% |
| High school | 3,229 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,881 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Construction
11.7%
Professional & management
11.1%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Public administration
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Other services
5.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.1% |
| Government | 18.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
16.3%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
17.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 20.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 57.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,744 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.2% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.1% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,792 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,219 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,164 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 56,816 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 56,034 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 32,257 | 62.3% |
| Foreign born | 782 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,227 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 968 | 25.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,382 | 12.5% |
| Italian | 6,043 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 3,645 | 6.2% |
| English | 387 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 367 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 319 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 118 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 116 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 85 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 89.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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