Zip Code 28450 — Lake Waccamaw, NC
28450 is a ZIP Code associated with Lake Waccamaw, NC, located within Columbus. 28450 ranks #6 out of 14 ZIP codes in Columbus County by population (and #560 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 2,337 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 15.5 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 28450 |
| Primary City | Lake Waccamaw |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Columbus |
| Total Population | 2,337 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 15.5 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28450 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28450 | Columbus County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 2,337 | 50,255 (Total) | 10,730,463 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 15.5 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #6 of 14 | -- | -- |
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