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28431

North Carolina · 5,901 residents · 78.5 sq mi
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ZIP 28431 is home to 5,901 people in Columbus County. The median age is 49.4, about 10 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. The poverty rate is 28.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. The typical home is worth $136,000. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Columbus County, 28431 ranks 12th by median household income.

$40,888
US average: $82,259
$28,525
US average: $44,673
$136,000
US average: $376,019
12.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
78.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.6%
Age 65+
22.6%
51.1%
48.9%
2.08 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(3,571)
Black33.4%(1,973)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(101)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(256)
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Columbus County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST12TH OF 14HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28423$52,250
28424$48,875
28430$68,356
28432$90,815
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28431?

ZIP code 28431 has about 5,901 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28431?

The typical household in ZIP code 28431 earns about $40,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28431 expensive?

In ZIP code 28431, the median home is worth about $136,000, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28431?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28431 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28431?

About 28.1% of people in ZIP code 28431 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024