ZIP code 28456: Riegelwood, NC
28456 is a ZIP code in Riegelwood, North Carolina, mainly in Columbus County. About 3,860 people live here.
- Population
- 3,860
- Median household income
- $49,670
- Typical home value
- $208,800+6.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $785gross, per month
- Median age
- 47.2
- Homeowners
- 84.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28456 details
| City | Riegelwood |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus County (also partly Bladen County, Brunswick County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 78.8 sq mi, plus 1.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 49 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 24.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 34.37497, -78.28720 |
Median rent in 28456 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $553/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $875/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 28456
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28436 | Delco, NC | 8.9 mi | 1,922 |
| 28423 | Bolton, NC | 9.9 mi | 2,388 |
| 28435 | Currie, NC | 10.4 mi | 1,889 |
| 28448 | Kelly, NC | 10.7 mi | 767 |
| 28421 | Atkinson, NC | 11.3 mi | 2,010 |
| 28434 | Council, NC | 12.4 mi | 710 |
| 28450 | Lake Waccamaw, NC | 12.8 mi | 2,337 |
| 28451 | Leland, NC | 13.6 mi | 46,933 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 28456?
A typical home in ZIP code 28456 is worth about $208,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $49,670 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $208,800 homeWhat can a $49,670 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 28456
What city is ZIP code 28456?
ZIP code 28456 is in Riegelwood, NC, in Columbus County.
What county is ZIP code 28456 in?
28456 is mainly in Columbus County, North Carolina, and partly in Bladen County and Brunswick County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28456?
About 3,860 people live in ZIP code 28456, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28456 in?
28456 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.