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Burgaw, NC
Town in Pender County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28425.
Population
3,850
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
812
ZIP codes
1
Burgaw and its ZIP codes
Burgaw at a glance
- Burgaw is about 3.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,853 a year, 6% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,200 (16% below North Carolina) and median rent is $943 a month.
Local data for Burgaw, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burgaw, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,853
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$242,200
Median rent
$943/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (433), German Americans (392), Mexican Americans (362).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pender County. PPP loans are for Burgaw.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,002
16,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $8,354 per person
PPP loans
$13M
224 loans, 1,617 jobs reported
How people get to work
Burgaw, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burgaw, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,933
16.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burgaw, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Burgaw
1 in or overlapping Burgaw. Population shown
Cities near Burgaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. HelenaVillage | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
| WathaTown | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2 |
| Castle HayneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| WallaceTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| AtkinsonTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Skippers CornerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7 |
| TeacheyTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| HampsteadCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.2 |
| NorthchaseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| WrightsboroCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.1 |
| MurraysvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.6 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5 |
| GreeneversTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burgaw, NC in?
- Burgaw is in Pender County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Burgaw, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burgaw include 28425.
- What is the population of Burgaw, NC?
- About 3,850 people live in Burgaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burgaw?
- Nearby places include St. Helena (2.7 mi), Watha (6.8 mi), Rocky Point (7.5 mi), Long Creek (9.4 mi), Castle Hayne (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023