ZIP code 28456
Where is ZIP code 28456?
Riegelwood, North Carolina
Columbus County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28456 belongs to Riegelwood, North Carolina in Columbus County. 28456 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 472 and 910. About 3,860 people live in the 28456 area, where the median household income is $49,670. The closest ZIP codes are 28436 (Delco, 4.4 mi south), 28423 (Bolton, 5.3 mi southwest) and 28448 (Kelly, 8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28456 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Riegelwood |
| Also accepted | East Arcadia, Sandyfield |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Columbus County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 472, 910 |
| Coordinates | 34.3471, -78.2575 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 284 |
Population and income in 28456
| Population | 3,860 · lower than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 49 · lower than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.2 years · higher than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $49,670 · lower than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,062 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $167,900 · lower than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $785 a month |
| Housing units | 1,832 |
| Households | 1,531 (2.52 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 78.82 sq mi (plus 1.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28456. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28456
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28436 | Delco, NC | 4.4 mi S | Standard |
| 28423 | Bolton, NC | 5.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 28448 | Kelly, NC | 8 mi N | Standard |
| 28434 | Council, NC | 10.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28435 | Currie, NC | 11.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 28451 | Leland, NC | 12.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28421 | Atkinson, NC | 13.7 mi N | Standard |
| 28450 | Lake Waccamaw, NC | 14.4 mi W | Standard |
| 28479 | Winnabow, NC | 17.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28447 | Ivanhoe, NC | 19.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC | 19.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28404 | Wilmington, NC | 19.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28456 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28456
123 MAIN ST
RIEGELWOOD NC 28456
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts EAST ARCADIA and SANDYFIELD as the city name for 28456. Avoid Acme and Northwest: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28456-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28456?
- 28456 is a Riegelwood, North Carolina ZIP code. East Arcadia and Sandyfield are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28456 in?
- ZIP code 28456 is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28456 in?
- 28456 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28456?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28456 use area codes 472 and 910.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28456?
- About 3,860 people live in ZIP code 28456, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28456?
- The median household income in 28456 is $49,670 a year, lower than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28456?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28456 are 28436 (Delco, 4.4 miles), 28423 (Bolton, 5.3 miles), 28448 (Kelly, 8 miles) and 28434 (Council, 10.4 miles).