🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

28453

Magnolia

ZIP Code 28453 is a standard zip code serving Magnolia, Magnolia, North Carolina (NC), in Duplin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,829 with a median household income of $38,848. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: North Carolina (NC)
County: Duplin
City: Magnolia
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.895700
Longitude: -78.043200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 82.63 mi²
Water Area: 0.41 mi²
Population Density: 46.0 people per mi² (35th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.955542°N, 34.800751°S, -77.902946°E, -78.245757°W

With 3,829 residents spread across 82.63 square miles, this area has a population density of 46.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,829

Population

50th percentile

$38,848

Median Income

25th percentile

$79,700

Median Home Value

20th percentile

82.63 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 28453 is $38,848, and the median home value is $79,700. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,636

Total Units

1,377

Occupied Units

84.2%

Occupancy Rate

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