Duplin County Medicare at a glance
| Duplin County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 9,998 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.2% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 11,795 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,646 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 56.3% | 57.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Duplin County ranks 57th of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 9,998 people in that age group, or 20.2% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). Another 3,398 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 56.3% of Duplin County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 57.9% average across North Carolina. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Duplin County
The USDA classifies Duplin County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 11,759 Medicare beneficiaries in Duplin County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Duplin County, CMS reported about 797 emergency room visits and 254 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and higher than it for hospital stays (210). About 11% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Duplin County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Duplin County; we help Duplin County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Duplin County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Duplin County:
- Vidant Duplin Hospital — Kenansville (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Duplin County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Duplin County by 2023 Census population estimates are Wallace (3,472), Warsaw (2,735), Rose Hill (1,381), Beulaville (1,138), Magnolia (855), Faison (798). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Duplin County include 28325, 28349, 28398, 28453, 28458, 28464, 28466, 28508, 28518, 28521, 28572. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Duplin County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Duplin County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Duplin County households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Duplin County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | 9,629 | 52.4% | 14% | Rural |
| Ashe County | 7,581 | 50.1% | 15% | Rural |
| Bladen County | 7,114 | 65.2% | 18% | Rural |
| Polk County | 6,596 | 42.1% | 8% | Rural |
| Montgomery County | 5,934 | 68.7% | 18% | Rural |
| Caswell County | 5,356 | 65.1% | 22% | Rural |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.