28456 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28456, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28456 is a zip code in Bladen County, Brunswick County, and Columbus County, North Carolina, which covers Carvers Creek, Northwest, Bolton, and Ransom, with a total population of 3,824 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 28456 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28456.

The estimated population of people living in 28456 is 3,824, with a median age of 44.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28456 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,824
+0.71%
+4.82%
2020
3,797
+1.25%
-
2019
3,750
 -1.32% -
2018
3,800
+4.17%
-
2017
3,648
 - -

Population of 28456 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28456 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
36.5%
30.2%
 +20.86%
Black/African American
56.2%
55.8%
 +0.72%
Native
1.6%
1.4%
 +14.29%
Hispanic
3.6%
9.6%
 -62.50%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
3.1%
 -35.48%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28456 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 28456 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28456 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28456 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.5 +3.97% 38.5 +5.19% 51.6 +5.52%
2020 42.8 +6.73% 36.6 +8.61% 48.9 +15.06%
2019 40.1 +6.93% 33.7 -0.3% 42.5 +3.16%
2018 37.5 -11.97% 33.8 -19.91% 41.2 -5.5%
2017 42.6 - 42.2 - 43.6 -

The median age of the 28456 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 28456 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 204 +21.35% 235 -57.69% 237 120
10 to 19 234 -58.24% 236 -26.23% 116 167
20 to 29 161 +66.33% 250 +16.33% 269 277
30 to 39 204 +41.47% 142 +33.49% 292 146
40 to 49 255 -5.15% 230 +16.38% 233 265
50 to 59 166 +64.03% 255 +24.18% 295 314
60 to 69 294 -31.16% 344 +35.5% 199 451
70+ 174 -44.53% 264 +32.73% 103 340

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28456 zip code is $38,167.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 28456.

  • Under 25
    $38,214.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,714.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,583.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,660.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28456 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 28456, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 28456 is currently $46,974.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.62% of households in 28456 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 28456 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28456 is $20,269.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28456 by the total population of 28456.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28456 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28456 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    1.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28456 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28456 zip over the age of 16 is 3,262.

Of those people, a total of 48.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 28456 is 42.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 28456 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 78 32.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 262 96.20% 12.70%
25 to 29 years 284 53.90% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 133 66.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 651 56.70% 26.20%
45 to 54 years 523 82.40% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 238 34.00% 13.60%
60 to 64 years 395 38.20% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 357 4.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 341 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28456. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,227 56.10% 1.50%
Black or African American 1,839 40.60% 18.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 63 58.70% 2.70%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 38 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 95 70.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 96 95.80% 1.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,217 56.00% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28456 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 28456 is 1,394, with median earnings of $26,827.00.

Women in 28456 are earning approximately 81.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,394 $26,827.00
Male 682 $29,688.00
Female 712 $24,323.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28456 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 155 $22,159.00
Business and Financial 26 $62,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $48,393.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 134 $30,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $47,560.00
Healthcare Support 59 $16,743.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 107 $16,401.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00
Sales 73 $16,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 200 $24,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 132 $38,137.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 108 $38,537.00
Production 86 $29,792.00
Transportation and Material Moving 101 $26,344.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28456 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 28456.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 54 $23,214.00 101 $13,920.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 23 $63,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $0.00 93 $37,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 47 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 32 $48,095.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 59 $16,743.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 73 $0.00 34 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $16,250.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Sales 37 $15,813.00 36 $42,857.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00 179 $24,031.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 129 $38,113.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 108 $38,537.00 0 $0.00
Production 77 $28,854.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $26,836.00 22 $4,615.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,462 households in 28456, with an average household size of 2.62 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 908 families living in the 28456 zip code with an average family size of 3.3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 28456:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 435 27 446 554
Average Household Size 2.93 3.3 3.76 1.41
Total Families 435 27 446 0
Average Household Size 2.92 3.15 3.67 0

Poverty

Of the 908 families living in 28456, 20.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28456:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,877 housing units in 28456.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,462 77.89%
Vacant 415 22.11%

9.43% of the total 1,877 housing units in 28456 are rental units. This is approximately 177 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,252 are occupied by the owner - or 66.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28456 is $712.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28456 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    33
  • Less than $500
    44
  • $500 to $999
    126
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28456 is $120,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28456 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    259
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    200
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    255
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    201
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    270
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    58
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28456. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28456 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    136
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    228
  • 1960 to 1969
    72
  • 1970 to 1979
    345
  • 1980 to 1989
    297
  • 1990 to 1999
    449
  • 2000 to 2009
    218
  • 2010 to 2013
    81
  • 2014 or later
    2

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 28456 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    77
  • 1 vehicle available
    370
  • 2 vehicles available
    534
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    481

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28456 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28456 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28456.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    96
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    141
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    47
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    53
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    169
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    84
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    364
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    69
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    110
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    123
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    26
  • 90 or more minutes
    13

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28456 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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