What city is ZIP code 28435?

ZIP code 28435 is in Atkinson, NC (Pender County).

What county is ZIP code 28435 in?

ZIP code 28435 is mostly in Pender County, North Carolina.

How many people live in ZIP code 28435?

About 1,889 people live in the 28435 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 28435

Atkinson, NC, Pender County

Population

1,889

Land area

87.8sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Atkinson

ZIP 28435 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 28435 at a glance

ZIP 28435 (Atkinson) is 90% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
The median household income is $46,429, 36% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,400 (44% below North Carolina) and median rent is $578 a month.

Local data for ZIP 28435

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 28435, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$46,429

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$162,400

Median rent

$578/mo

Homeownership

89.4%

Bachelor's or higher

12.8%

Median age

44.8

Average commute

31.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

119

$4.6M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.1M

35 loans

Campaign donations

$8,795

1% D, 61% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 28435, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

91° / 32°F

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 28435, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

16.5%

U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts

Smoking

18.3%

U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.4%

U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 28435?: ZIP code 28435 is in Atkinson, NC (Pender County).
What county is ZIP code 28435 in?: ZIP code 28435 is mostly in Pender County, North Carolina.
How many people live in ZIP code 28435?: About 1,889 people live in the 28435 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.