Columbus County, NC ZIP codes
There are 14 ZIP codes in Columbus County, NC, in 14 towns, from 28423 to 28472. The largest are 28472 (Whiteville), 28463 (Tabor City) and 28431 (Chadbourn).
The county seat is Whiteville.
- ZIP codes
- 14
- Towns
- 14
- County seat
- Whiteville
- County FIPS
37047- State
- North Carolina
- Population
- 50,140
- Median household income
- $49,442
- Land area
- 938 sq mi
Columbus County ZIP codes by town
- Whiteville (county seat)
- 28472
Each ZIP code is listed under the county most of its land lies in and the town the Postal Service names it for; a ZIP code's own page shows exactly how it is split.
Map of Columbus County ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Columbus County, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Columbus County in numbers
About 50,140 people live in Columbus County, in 20,048 households, the 51st most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties. The median household income is $49,442 a year, 32% below the North Carolina median of $72,388 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $146,000 (49% below the North Carolina median), and median gross rent is $824 a month. The median age is 42.6; 14.6% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35.7% across North Carolina); the average commute takes 29 minutes.
| Population | 50,140 |
|---|---|
| Households | 20,048 |
| Median age | 42.6 |
| Median household income | $49,442 |
| Median home value | $146,000 |
| Median gross rent | $824 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% |
| Mean commute | 29.3 min |
| Population density | 53 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
Largest towns in Columbus County
| Town | ZIP codes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | 1 | 4,696 |
| Tabor City | 1 | 3,777 |
| Lake Waccamaw | 1 | 1,770 |
| Clarendon | 1 | 1,656 |
| Nakina | 1 | 1,644 |
| Chadbourn | 1 | 1,352 |
| Brunswick | 1 | 937 |
| Fair Bluff | 1 | 695 |
| Riegelwood | 1 | 649 |
| Bolton | 1 | 504 |
| Evergreen | 1 | 421 |
| Cerro Gordo | 1 | 319 |
| Hallsboro | 1 | 291 |
| Delco | 1 | 258 |
Population of the census place of that name where there is one, otherwise of the ZIP codes the Postal Service addresses by it. A town's ZIP codes can reach past the county line.
Neighbouring counties
Counties that share a ZIP code with Columbus County.
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Every ZIP code in Columbus County, with figures
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28423 | Bolton , NC | Standard | 2,388 | $52,250 | $134,100 |
28424 | Brunswick , NC | Standard | 90 | $48,875 | $77,300 |
28430 | Cerro Gordo , NC | Standard | 1,573 | $68,356 | $180,600 |
28431 | Chadbourn , NC | Standard | 5,901 | $40,888 | $136,000 |
28432 | Clarendon , NC | Standard | 1,656 | $90,815 | $160,200 |
28436 | Delco , NC | Standard | 1,922 | $64,297 | $184,200 |
28438 | Evergreen , NC | Standard | 1,582 | $59,199 | $160,800 |
28439 | Fair Bluff , NC | Standard | 1,190 | $32,361 | $112,700 |
28442 | Hallsboro , NC | Standard | 1,810 | $60,964 | $98,900 |
28450 | Lake Waccamaw , NC | Standard | 2,337 | $69,554 | $264,200 |
28455 | Nakina , NC | Standard | 1,644 | $37,760 | $117,800 |
28456 | Riegelwood , NC | Standard | 3,860 | $49,670 | $167,900 |
28463 | Tabor City , NC | Standard | 7,522 | $45,239 | $164,000 |
28472 | Whiteville , NC | Standard | 16,780 | $42,003 | $151,000 |
Cite this page
zipcodes.pro. “Columbus County ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/state/nc/county/columbus
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