Zip code 28518: Beulaville, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28518?

28518 is assigned to Beulaville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28518 in?

28518 is mostly in Duplin County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 28518?

About 7,651 people live in 28518, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28518?

The median household income in 28518 is $54,127.

Q: What zip codes are near 28518?

The closest zip codes to 28518 are 28521, 28572, 28574, 28349, 28466.

Residential delivery areaDuplin CountyEastern Time

Population

7,651

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$159K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$939/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

96 sq mi

80 people/sq mi

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

About 28518

28518 is a small-town zip code in Beulaville, North Carolina (Duplin County), covering 96 sq mi of land. About 7,651 people live here, or 80 per square mile. The median resident is 38 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,127 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $159,000, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $939 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.5 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and cleaning and personal care. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 28518 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers27.2%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%64th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers17%
95th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%89th of 798 in NC
Average commute34.5 min
90th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min72nd of 771 in NC
Veterans9.8%
89th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%180th of 801 in NC
Housing vacancy14.5%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%321st of 789 in NC
Residents under 1825.5%
78th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%138th of 802 in NC
Poverty rate16.6%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%243rd of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate10.6%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%325th of 797 in NC
Homeownership rate77.7%
73rd
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%329th of 788 in NC
Unemployment rate6.2%
71st
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%199th of 799 in NC
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%460th of 802 in NC
Diversity index48.6
49th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4361st of 802 in NC
Median age38
42nd
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1592nd of 802 in NC
Tech workers1.9%
31st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%356th of 798 in NC
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%439th of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher21.2%
24th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%438th of 799 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.403
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477563rd of 781 in NC
Median earnings per worker$39,557
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279505th of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents2.9%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%501st of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$939
16th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228366th of 688 in NC
Broadband access86.1%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%450th of 788 in NC
Median household income$54,127
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388554th of 748 in NC
Healthcare workers6.8%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%611th of 798 in NC
Population7,651
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404358th of 802 in NC
Population density80/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi527th of 802 in NC
Median home value$159,000
11th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900582nd of 757 in NC
Per capita income$25,825
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385666th of 799 in NC
Rent-burdened renters34.5%
8th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%597th of 760 in NC

Measure	28518	Duplin	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Government workers	27.2%	15.9%	13.8%	14.5%	97th	64th of 798
Self-employed workers	17%	10.9%	9.8%	10%	95th	89th of 798
Average commuteWeakness	34.5 min	29.3 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	90th	72nd of 771
Veterans	9.8%	8.4%	7.4%	6.2%	89th	180th of 801
Housing vacancy	14.5%	12.9%	12.5%	10.1%	85th	321st of 789
Residents under 18	25.5%	23.7%	21.8%	22%	78th	138th of 802
Poverty rate	16.6%	20.5%	13%	12.5%	75th	243rd of 788
Uninsured rate	10.6%	15%	9.9%	8.4%	74th	325th of 797
Homeownership rate	77.7%	70.3%	66.6%	65.2%	73rd	329th of 788
Unemployment rate	6.2%	5.3%	4.7%	5.2%	71st	199th of 799
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	19.9%	17.2%	17.2%	63rd	460th of 802
Diversity index	48.6	64.4	58.4	61.4	49th	361st of 802
Median age	38	40.7	39.1	38.9	42nd	592nd of 802
Tech workers	1.9%	1%	3.9%	3.8%	31st	356th of 798
Work from home	8.5%	6.7%	16.3%	15.1%	25th	439th of 799
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.2%	17.6%	35.7%	35.7%	24th	438th of 799
Income inequality (Gini)	0.403	0.434	0.477	0.483	23rd	563rd of 781
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,557	$38,603	$46,279	$49,666	20th	505th of 788
Foreign-born residents	2.9%	12.2%	9.1%	14.1%	18th	501st of 802
Median gross rent	$939	$865	$1,228	$1,413	16th	366th of 688
Broadband accessWeakness	86.1%	82.8%	90.1%	91%	15th	450th of 788
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,127	$55,148	$72,388	$80,734	13th	554th of 748
Healthcare workers	6.8%	9.6%	9.5%	9.7%	13th	611th of 798
Population	7,651	49,335	10,730,404	334,922,499	12th	358th of 802
Population density	80/sq mi	61/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	527th of 802
Median home value	$159,000	$137,400	$288,900	$332,700	11th	582nd of 757
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,825	$28,478	$41,385	$44,673	10th	666th of 799
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	34.5%	41.8%	48.9%	51.1%	8th	597th of 760

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

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

25.5%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White68%
Black20%
Hispanic8%
Asian0.3%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

48.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

0.0%

Households

Households: 3,095
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 64.4%
Married couples: 50.3%
Living alone: 29.4%
Veterans (of adults): 9.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

29%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28518

$54,127

Duplin Co.

$55,148

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,825

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.403

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28518

$159,000

Duplin Co.

$137,400

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28518

$939

Duplin Co.

$865

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

34%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,618
Owner-occupied: 77.7%
Vacant: 14.5%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 34.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.3%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

14%

20–29

19%

30–44

21%

45–59

15%

60+

18%

Average commute

34.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

16%

Sales

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Production

Education

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Food service

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Retail

13%

Education

11%

Admin, support and management

10%

Construction

10%

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.7%

Information

0.1%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,557

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

17%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28518	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,000	$74,888
Service	$22,222	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,590	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,301	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,819	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

34%

Some college

22%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Households with broadband: 86.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.1%
No internet access: 11.9%
Without health insurance: 10.6%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Beulaville
State: North Carolina
County: Duplin County
Center point: 34.8948° N, 77.7475° W
Land area: 96 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28518 spans 2 counties

Duplin County89% of land
Onslow County11% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Beulaville2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28518

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28521	Chinquapin, NC	5.4 mi	1,593	$47,813	$128,800
28572	Pink Hill, NC	8.7 mi	6,658	$55,660	$137,100
28574	Richlands, NC	9 mi	20,990	$67,416	$216,500
28349	Kenansville, NC	12 mi	3,775	$54,139	$106,900
28466	Wallace, NC	13 mi	8,893	$65,558	$193,300
28508	Albertson, NC	15 mi	1,813	$34,567	$48,200
28522	Comfort, NC · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
28454	Maple Hill, NC	16 mi	2,895	$73,015	$209,400
28525	Deep Run, NC	17 mi	3,613	$59,191	$104,800
28464	Teachey, NC	17 mi	2,185	$60,130	$173,800
28540	Jacksonville, NC	18 mi	49,141	$65,625	$223,800
28453	Magnolia, NC	19 mi	3,206	$61,165	$140,500

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Questions about 28518

What city is zip code 28518?

28518 is assigned to Beulaville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28518 in?

28518 is mostly in Duplin County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 28518?

About 7,651 people live in 28518, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28518 in?

28518 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28518?

The median household income in 28518 is $54,127.

What zip codes are near 28518?

The closest zip codes to 28518 are 28521, 28572, 28574, 28349, 28466.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28518, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.