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Bladen County, NC
10 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Bladen County, North Carolina.
Population
29,566
Land area
875sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Bladen County
Bladen County at a glance
- Bladen County is 85% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,422, 41% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,100 (53% below North Carolina) and median rent is $773 a month.
- Its largest cities are Elizabethtown (3,277), Bladenboro (2,249) and White Lake (970).
Local data for Bladen County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks7
- Post Offices8
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants81
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Bladen County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,422
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$135,100
Prices +10.4% in a year
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,154), Irish Americans (1,075), Scottish Americans (741).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,044
12,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,352
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $8,755 per person
PPP loans
$26.3M
618 loans, 4,057 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bladen County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bladen County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
565
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bladen County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bladen County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bladen County, NC?
- Elizabethtown is the largest city or town in Bladen County, with about 3,277 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bladen County?
- Bladen County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28320, 28332, 28337, 28392, 28399.
- What is the population of Bladen County, NC?
- About 29,566 people live in Bladen County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bladen County?
- Bladen County borders Cumberland County, Robeson County, Pender County, Sampson County, Columbus County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023