28463 ZIP Code — Tabor City, NC

Columbus County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28463 is located in Tabor City, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 112.87 square miles and serves a population of 6,999 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28463

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 $113,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($32,345) 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. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 28463 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,999

population

112.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28463 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28463

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28463. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tabor City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28432 Clarendon (5.7 mi) 29569 Loris (8.5 mi) 28455 Nakina (9.4 mi) 29545 Green Sea (11.7 mi) 29568 Longs (13.7 mi) 28452 Longwood (15.1 mi) 28430 Cerro Gordo (15.4 mi) 28472 Whiteville (16 mi) 29566 Little River (16.4 mi) 28431 Chadbourn (16.5 mi) 28442 Hallsboro (17.1 mi) 29526 Conway (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,999
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	112.87 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	34.0929
Longitude	-78.7920
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	64.7%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,999

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$32,345

Median household income

$21,226

Per capita income

$113,000

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

65.7%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

2,198

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

275

Under 5

206

181

5–9

136

132

10–14

140

15–19

105

307

20–24

230

564

25–34

423

383

35–44

288

545

45–54

410

239

55–59

179

251

60–64

188

614

65–74

462

252

75–84

190

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,120	16.0%
18 and over	5,879	84.0%
65 and over	1,718	24.5%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.2%

Black or African American 30.8%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,211	59.2%
Black or African American	2,195	30.8%
Two or more races	421	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	118	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	103	1.4%
Other race	45	0.6%
Asian	24	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$32,345

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,000
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	65.7%
Renter occupied	34.3%
Vacant	22.5%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	68.3%
Propane / LP gas	25.3%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,086	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	53	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	429	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	754	32.5%
Households with children under 18	520	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,189	51.2%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.0%	18.5%
Married	31.8%	46.0%
Separated	5.3%	3.3%
Widowed	5.3%	23.4%
Divorced	13.6%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 17.3%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	88	9.4%
Elementary school	423	45.1%
High school	185	19.7%
College / grad school	241	25.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Retail trade 19.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 7.2%

Professional & management 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 39.9%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 45.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	24.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	451	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	58.1%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,518	93.1%
Spanish	83	1.3%
Other Indo-European	73	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,900	98.6%
Born in same state	6,883	98.3%
Born in different state	4,213	60.2%
Foreign born	17	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	99	1.4%
Not a US citizen	10	10.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	931	13.3%
French	440	6.3%
Italian	335	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.5%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	75.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28463

What city is ZIP code 28463 in?

ZIP code 28463 is primarily assigned to Tabor City, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28463 in?

ZIP code 28463 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28463 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 28463 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28463?

25% of residents in ZIP code 28463 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28463?

11% 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 28463?

The median home value in ZIP code 28463 is $113,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28463 in?

ZIP code 28463 observes the EST timezone.