Zip Code 28722 — Columbus, NC
28722 is a ZIP Code associated with Columbus, NC, located within Polk. 28722 ranks #2 out of 4 ZIP codes in Polk County by population (and #408 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 6,086 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 53.6 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 28722 |
| Primary City | Columbus |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Polk |
| Total Population | 6,086 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 53.6 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28722 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28722 | Polk County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 6,086 | 20,752 (Total) | 10,730,463 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 53.6 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #2 of 4 | -- | -- |
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