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Kelly, NC
Census-designated place in Bladen County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28448.
Population
616
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
1
Kelly and its ZIP codes
Kelly at a glance
- Kelly is 76% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,703, 27% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 (56% below North Carolina).
Local data for Kelly, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kelly, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,703
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$128,200
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
30.3
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bladen County. PPP loans are for Kelly.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -1.3 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
How people get to work
Kelly, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Kelly, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kelly, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Kelly
1 in or overlapping Kelly. Population shown
Cities near Kelly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East ArcadiaTown | 5.5 mi | 2.2 |
| SandyfieldTown | 5.9 mi | 3.2 |
| AtkinsonTown | 9 mi | 1 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5 |
| RiegelwoodCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.1 |
| DelcoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| BoltonTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| NorthwestCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| Lake WaccamawTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Sandy CreekTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| White LakeTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| HallsboroCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| HarrellsTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| NavassaTown | 20 mi | 13.3 |
| ClarktonTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kelly, NC in?
- Kelly is in Bladen County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Kelly, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kelly include 28448.
- What is the population of Kelly, NC?
- About 616 people live in Kelly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kelly?
- Nearby places include East Arcadia (5.5 mi), Sandyfield (5.9 mi), Atkinson (9 mi), Ivanhoe (9.2 mi), Riegelwood (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023