ZIP Code 28479, NC
Living in 28479
Bikeability2
Walkability11
Commute55
Public Transit3
Affordability62
Public Safety98
Airports17
Hospitals49
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.6kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial8%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income-$31 (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office25%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value-$33k (2010–19)
54%Built 2000 or Later
$754Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity93%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28479
United States45
North Carolina20
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Brunswick County4
Property Crime in 28479
United States48
North Carolina30
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Brunswick County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28479
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding58
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28479, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28479, NC
Coastal Christian High School
8 miles, E
Myrtle Grove Christian School
8 miles, E
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
8 miles, E
Cape Fear Academy
9 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28479, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
12 miles, NE
Coastal Carolina University
61 miles, W
University of Mount Olive
77 miles, N
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
79 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28479, NC
Wilmington Treatment Center
8 miles, NE
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland
11 miles, N
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
12 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28479, NC
Wilmington International Airport
13 miles, NE
Albert J Ellis Airport
55 miles, NE
Myrtle Beach International Airport
60 miles, SW
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
79 miles, NW