Riegelwood
Census-designated place in Columbus County, North Carolina

Riegelwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Columbus County, North Carolina, with 545 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 417 ft (127 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Delco, 1.5 miles S.
- 545residents (2020 Census)
- 417 ftelevation · 127 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 177 / sq mipopulation density
- 28456ZIP code
About Riegelwood
Riegelwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 545 at the 2020 census. It is the location of a saw mill and a paper mill.
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- Median household income
- $49,583
- Median home value
- $200,300
- Median age
- 63.3
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Riegelwood had 545 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 545 |
|---|---|
| Density | 177 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riegelwood at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbus County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 545 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.08 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3401° N, 78.2204° W |
| ZIP code | 28456 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3756600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riegelwood
- Delco1.5 mi S
- Northwest4.6 mi E
- Sandyfield5.1 mi W
- Sandy Creek5.3 mi SE
- East Arcadia6.5 mi NW
- Kelly10.0 mi NW
- Bolton10.4 mi W
- Navassa11.1 mi E
- Atkinson13.3 mi N
- Long Creek13.3 mi NE
- Leland13.3 mi SE
- Belville15.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Riegelwood
What county is Riegelwood in?
Riegelwood is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Riegelwood, NC?
545 people lived in Riegelwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riegelwood, NC?
The ZIP code of Riegelwood is 28456.
What is the elevation of Riegelwood?
417 feet (127 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riegelwood?
Delco (1.5 mi), Northwest (4.6 mi), Sandyfield (5.1 mi), Sandy Creek (5.3 mi), East Arcadia (6.5 mi).
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