County ProfileNC
Bladen County
Population: 29,606 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
29,606
People
Median age
44.7
Housing
Total households
11,824
Income
Median household income
$42,422
Housing
Total housing units
15,286
Employment
Employment rate
46.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.8%
County details
Local time 05:30:04(ET)| Name | Bladen |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 472, 910 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 34.5919375, -78.5394885 |
| Land area | 875 sq miles(2,266.1 km²) |
Map of Bladen county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Bladen County
Compare the largest cities in Bladen County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | 3,296 | $29,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Bladenboro | 1,648 | $52,337 | 1ZIPs |
| Council | 957 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Clarkton | 614 | $27,292 | 1ZIPs |
| Kelly | 446 | $52,703 | 1ZIPs |
| White Oak | 346 | $98,929 | 1ZIPs |
| Dublin | 267 | $51,429 | 1ZIPs |
| Tar Heel | 90 | $27,014 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Bladen County
Review the most populated postal areas across Bladen County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS