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Calabash, NC
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28467, 28468.
Population
2,377
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
326
ZIP codes
2
Calabash and its ZIP codes
Calabash at a glance
- Calabash is 48% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,310, 10% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,200 (12% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,360 a month.
Local data for Calabash, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calabash, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,310
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$253,200
Median rent
$1,360/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
56.0
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (344), German Americans (281), Italian Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brunswick County. PPP loans are for Calabash.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,523
43,201 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,262
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $14,846 per person
How people get to work
Calabash, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calabash, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
526
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
18,204
21.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 34°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calabash, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Calabash
2 in or overlapping Calabash. Population shown
Cities near Calabash
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina ShoresTown | 1.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Sunset BeachTown | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Little River, SCCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 10.5 |
| Ocean Isle BeachTown | 6.4 mi | 3.8 |
| ShallotteTown | 10 mi | 10 |
| North Myrtle Beach, SCCity | 10 mi | 22.4 |
| Atlantic Beach, SCTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Holden BeachTown | 13 mi | 3 |
| Briarcliffe Acres, SCTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| VarnamtownTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Oak IslandTown | 22 mi | 19.3 |
| Myrtle Beach, SCCity | 23 mi | 23.4 |
| Carolina Forest, SCCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 16.8 |
| Loris, SCCity | 23 mi | 4.6 |
| St. JamesTown | 25 mi | 9.1 |
| Live Oak, SCCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calabash, NC in?
- Calabash is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Calabash, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Calabash include 28467, 28468.
- What is the population of Calabash, NC?
- About 2,377 people live in Calabash, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calabash?
- Nearby places include Carolina Shores (1.9 mi), Sunset Beach (2.4 mi), Little River, SC (5.5 mi), Ocean Isle Beach (6.4 mi), Shallotte (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023