Zip code 28452: Longwood, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28452?

28452 is assigned to Longwood, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28452 in?

28452 is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28452?

About 1,152 people live in 28452, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 28452?

The closest zip codes to 28452 are 28420, 28467, 28469, 28468, 28455.

Residential delivery areaBrunswick CountyEastern Time

Population

1,152

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$699/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5 sq mi

230 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28452

28452 is a small-town zip code in Longwood, North Carolina (Brunswick County), covering 5 sq mi of land. About 1,152 people live here, or 230 per square mile. The median resident is 30.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

54.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $699 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.4 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 28452 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate54.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%9th of 788 in NC
Veterans12.7%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%101st of 801 in NC
Broadband access97.5%
95th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%36th of 788 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.520
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.47758th of 781 in NC
Healthcare workers13.1%
89th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%143rd of 798 in NC
Uninsured rate15%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%119th of 797 in NC
Rent-burdened renters56.8%
73rd
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%171st of 760 in NC
Average commute28.4 min
65th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min253rd of 771 in NC
Work from home14%
56th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%232nd of 799 in NC
Diversity index49.6
51st
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4343rd of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy6.5%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%654th of 789 in NC
Residents under 1820.8%
38th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%370th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher25%
34th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%349th of 799 in NC
Homeownership rate60.1%
32nd
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%666th of 788 in NC
Government workers10.6%
23rd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%611th of 798 in NC
Population density230/sq mi
22nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi322nd of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%633rd of 802 in NC
Median age30.3
4th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1747th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$699
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228632nd of 688 in NC
Per capita income$19,375
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385767th of 799 in NC
Population1,152
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404676th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%728th of 799 in NC
Residents 65 and older3.9%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%776th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$15,962
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279775th of 788 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%648th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers3.5%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%737th of 798 in NC

Measure	28452	Brunswick	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Poverty rateWeakness	54.4%	9.2%	13%	12.5%	99th	9th of 788
Veterans	12.7%	10.8%	7.4%	6.2%	96th	101st of 801
Broadband accessStrength	97.5%	93.3%	90.1%	91%	95th	36th of 788
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.520	0.439	0.477	0.483	93rd	58th of 781
Healthcare workers	13.1%	9.4%	9.5%	9.7%	89th	143rd of 798
Uninsured rateWeakness	15%	7.5%	9.9%	8.4%	88th	119th of 797
Rent-burdened renters	56.8%	51.9%	48.9%	51.1%	73rd	171st of 760
Average commute	28.4 min	25.7 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	65th	253rd of 771
Work from home	14%	14.7%	16.3%	15.1%	56th	232nd of 799
Diversity index	49.6	33.5	58.4	61.4	51st	343rd of 802
Housing vacancy	6.5%	30.2%	12.5%	10.1%	49th	654th of 789
Residents under 18	20.8%	14%	21.8%	22%	38th	370th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higher	25%	34.7%	35.7%	35.7%	34th	349th of 799
Homeownership rate	60.1%	84.6%	66.6%	65.2%	32nd	666th of 788
Government workers	10.6%	14.4%	13.8%	14.5%	23rd	611th of 798
Population density	230/sq mi	180/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	22nd	322nd of 802
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	3.6%	9.1%	14.1%	8th	633rd of 802
Median age	30.3	56.4	39.1	38.9	4th	747th of 802
Median gross rent	$699	$1,351	$1,228	$1,413	3rd	632nd of 688
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,375	$45,985	$41,385	$44,673	2nd	767th of 799
Population	1,152	152,568	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	676th of 802
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.7%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	728th of 799
Residents 65 and older	3.9%	33.8%	17.2%	17.2%	1st	776th of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$15,962	$45,273	$46,279	$49,666	1st	775th of 788
Tech workers	0%	2.4%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	648th of 798
Self-employed workers	3.5%	12.1%	9.8%	10%	1st	737th of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

13%

Under 5

5–17

16%

18–24

26%

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.3

Under 18

20.8%

65 and over

3.9%

Race and ethnicity

White25%
Black66%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

49.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 406
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 77.3%
Married couples: 56.7%
Living alone: 22.7%
Veterans (of adults): 12.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

51%

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

19%

$200k+

Median household income

28452

—

Brunswick Co.

$77,024

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,375

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

54.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

19.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.520

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28452

—

Brunswick Co.

$349,800

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28452

$699

Brunswick Co.

$1,351

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

24%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

76%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 434
Owner-occupied: 60.1%
Vacant: 6.5%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 38.9%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

64%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

12%

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

12%

20–29

24%

30–44

44%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

28.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

17%

Transportation and moving

16%

Sales

14%

Healthcare

13%

Police and fire

11%

Production

10%

Engineering and science

Food service

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

19%

Manufacturing

18%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Wholesale

12%

Public administration

11%

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$15,962

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28452	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$12,314	$26,804
Sales and office	$11,071	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$9,054	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

48%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
Households with broadband: 97.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.1%
No internet access: 2.5%
Without health insurance: 15%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Longwood
State: North Carolina
County: Brunswick County
Center point: 34.0050° N, 78.5559° W
Land area: 5 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 28452

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28420	Ash, NC	6.1 mi	2,658	$53,935	$198,100
28467	Calabash, NC	6.4 mi	13,313	$75,341	$308,600
28469	Ocean Isle Beach, NC	6.8 mi	10,404	$90,684	$463,200
28468	Sunset Beach, NC	7.6 mi	5,154	$83,358	$412,000
28455	Nakina, NC	8.6 mi	1,644	$37,760	$117,800
28470	Shallotte, NC	9.5 mi	11,219	$65,030	$276,300
28459	Shallotte, NC · PO box	9.6 mi	—	—	—
29566	Little River, SC	10 mi	23,806	$64,878	$308,700
29568	Longs, SC	13 mi	17,097	$62,653	$254,900
29582	North Myrtle Beach, SC	13 mi	20,158	$71,723	$413,800
28462	Supply, NC	14 mi	12,340	$60,349	$253,000
28463	Tabor City, NC	15 mi	7,522	$45,239	$164,000

Questions about 28452

What city is zip code 28452?

28452 is assigned to Longwood, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28452 in?

28452 is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28452?

About 1,152 people live in 28452, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28452 in?

28452 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 28452?

The closest zip codes to 28452 are 28420, 28467, 28469, 28468, 28455.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28452, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.