28472 ZIP Code – Whiteville, North Carolina
28472 is a ZIP code serving Whiteville, North Carolina in Columbus County with a population of approximately 17,854 residents. The median household income of $41,755 is below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. At $125,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 71.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $767, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.0%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 16.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 40.5, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 28424, 28442, 28431.
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ZIP 28472 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28472 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $125k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $767 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28424 – Brunswick
- 28442 – Hallsboro
- 28431 – Chadbourn
- 28432 – Clarendon
- 28450 – Lake Waccamaw
- 28455 – Nakina
- 28433 – Clarkton
- 28430 – Cerro Gordo
- 28463 – Tabor City
- 28438 – Evergreen
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28424 | BRUNSWICK | 35 | $42,188 |
| 28442 | HALLSBORO | 1,184 | $42,212 |
| 28431 | CHADBOURN | 6,509 | $31,714 |
| 28432 | CLARENDON | 1,447 | $51,917 |
| 28450 | LAKE WACCAMAW | 2,078 | $63,667 |