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Holden Beach town, NC

ZIP 28462 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28462

28462 has a population of 12,336 with a median age of 54.7 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Black
6.8%-46% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.8%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.6%-29% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.7%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
31.7%+95% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.2%+1% vs US avg
x
High school
32.1%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.2%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.6%-27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.8%-35% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.8%+81% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
92.6%+1497% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 28462

Poverty Rate
14.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.8%+81% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.6%+57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
92.6%+1497% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,336
Median age54.7
Poverty rate14.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Black6.8%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born12.1%