ZIP Code 28456 - Riegelwood North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28456 is located in Riegelwood North Carolina. Portions of 28456 are also in Sandyfield and East Arcadia and Northwest and Ransom Township and Carvers Creek Township (Bladen County) and Northwest Township and Bolton Township. 28456 is primarily within Columbus County, with some portions in Bladen County and Brunswick County. Regionally, 28456 is located in the Wilmington Jacksonville Area.
ZIP Code 28456 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Riegelwood |
| Primary County | Columbus County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,001 |
| Area Code(s) | 910 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28456 Demographics
28456 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28456 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28456 is African American. The current unemployment level in 28456 is 3.5%.
| Population | 4,001 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.82% |
| Population Density | 59 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,276 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,167 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $271,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 56.39% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 38.92% |
28456 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,426 | 37.4% |
| Black | 2,150 | 56.39% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 100 | 2.62% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28456 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 28.78% |
| Black | 144 | 42.73% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 23.44% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 16 | 4.75% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
28456 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 123 | 6.63% |
| Bachelor Degree | 153 | 8.24% |
| High School Diploma | 826 | 44.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 30 | 1.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 107 | 5.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 329 | 17.73% |
| Associates Degree | 226 | 12.18% |
| Masters Degree | 57 | 3.07% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.27% |
28456 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.3787117, -78.29851532 |
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| Regions | Wilmington Jacksonville Area Fayetteville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 68 Square Miles |
28456 Schools
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28456 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63h - Carolina Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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