ZIP Code 28472, NC
Living in 28472
Bikeability2
Walkability1
Commute61
Public Transit1
Affordability92
Public Safety91
Airports17
Hospitals50
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation-2.6k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black35%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$466Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas21%
Utility gas3%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28472
United States45
North Carolina20
Columbus County10
Property Crime in 28472
United States48
North Carolina30
Columbus County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28472
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding45
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28472, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28472, NC
Carolina Adventist Academy
2 miles, W
Grace Christian School
18 miles, SW
Community Baptist Academy
22 miles, N
Elizabethtown Christian Academy
23 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28472, NC
Coastal Carolina University
39 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
40 miles, NW
University of North Carolina Wilmington
47 miles, E
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
54 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28472, NC
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
3 miles, N
McLeod Loris Hospital
20 miles, SW
Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital
23 miles, N
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
30 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28472, NC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
45 miles, S
Wilmington International Airport
45 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
49 miles, N
Florence Regional Airport
60 miles, W