Zip code 28438: Evergreen, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28438?

28438 is assigned to Evergreen, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28438 in?

28438 is mostly in Columbus County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 28438?

About 1,582 people live in 28438, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28438?

The median household income in 28438 is $59,199.

Q: What zip codes are near 28438?

The closest zip codes to 28438 are 28369, 28319, 28431, 28375, 28430.

Residential delivery areaColumbus CountyEastern Time

Population

1,582

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$161K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$704/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

45 sq mi

35 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28438

28438 is a rural zip code in Evergreen, North Carolina (Columbus County), covering 45 sq mi of land. About 1,582 people live here, or 35 per square mile. The median resident is 42.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,199 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $160,800, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $704 a month.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; cleaning and personal care; and transportation and moving goods.

How 28438 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers19.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%35th of 798 in NC
Veterans14.4%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%68th of 801 in NC
Housing vacancy23.5%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%164th of 789 in NC
Residents 65 and older26.5%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%165th of 802 in NC
Average commute33.7 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min86th of 771 in NC
Uninsured rate14.2%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%148th of 797 in NC
Median age42.3
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1401st of 802 in NC
Poverty rate13.9%
65th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%357th of 788 in NC
Homeownership rate74.3%
65th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%416th of 788 in NC
Rent-burdened renters52.4%
57th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%247th of 760 in NC
Diversity index41.7
38th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4454th of 802 in NC
Government workers10.9%
26th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%594th of 798 in NC
Median household income$59,199
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388476th of 748 in NC
Residents under 1816.9%
14th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%570th of 802 in NC
Median home value$160,800
12th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900576th of 757 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.377
9th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477665th of 781 in NC
Per capita income$24,631
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385698th of 799 in NC
Broadband access81.4%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%609th of 788 in NC
Population density35/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi701st of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$704
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228626th of 688 in NC
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%703rd of 802 in NC
Population1,582
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404642nd of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$29,356
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279748th of 788 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher5.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%771st of 799 in NC
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%769th of 799 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%743rd of 799 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%674th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers1.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%760th of 798 in NC

Measure	28438	Columbus	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Healthcare workers	19.6%	11.7%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	35th of 798
Veterans	14.4%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	97th	68th of 801
Housing vacancy	23.5%	14.9%	12.5%	10.1%	95th	164th of 789
Residents 65 and older	26.5%	20.7%	17.2%	17.2%	94th	165th of 802
Average commuteWeakness	33.7 min	29.3 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	89th	86th of 771
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.2%	12.7%	9.9%	8.4%	86th	148th of 797
Median age	42.3	42.6	39.1	38.9	73rd	401st of 802
Poverty rate	13.9%	18.2%	13%	12.5%	65th	357th of 788
Homeownership rate	74.3%	71.1%	66.6%	65.2%	65th	416th of 788
Rent-burdened renters	52.4%	49.8%	48.9%	51.1%	57th	247th of 760
Diversity index	41.7	57.3	58.4	61.4	38th	454th of 802
Government workers	10.9%	16%	13.8%	14.5%	26th	594th of 798
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,199	$49,442	$72,388	$80,734	19th	476th of 748
Residents under 18	16.9%	20.6%	21.8%	22%	14th	570th of 802
Median home value	$160,800	$146,000	$288,900	$332,700	12th	576th of 757
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.377	0.473	0.477	0.483	9th	665th of 781
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,631	$27,773	$41,385	$44,673	7th	698th of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	81.4%	83.1%	90.1%	91%	6th	609th of 788
Population density	35/sq mi	53/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	701st of 802
Median gross rent	$704	$824	$1,228	$1,413	3rd	626th of 688
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	3.3%	9.1%	14.1%	3rd	703rd of 802
Population	1,582	50,140	10,730,404	334,922,499	2nd	642nd of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,356	$39,428	$46,279	$49,666	2nd	748th of 788
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.6%	14.6%	35.7%	35.7%	1st	771st of 799
Work from home	0%	5.4%	16.3%	15.1%	1st	769th of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.4%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	743rd of 799
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	674th of 798
Self-employed workers	1.7%	9.6%	9.8%	10%	1st	760th of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

15%

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

23%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.3

Under 18

16.9%

65 and over

26.5%

Race and ethnicity

White72%
Black26%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

41.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 569
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 94.9%
Married couples: 54.1%
Living alone: 5.1%
Veterans (of adults): 14.4%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

30%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28438

$59,199

Columbus Co.

$49,442

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,631

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.377

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28438

$160,800

Columbus Co.

$146,000

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28438

$704

Columbus Co.

$824

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 744
Owner-occupied: 74.3%
Vacant: 23.5%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 41.7%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

94%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

20–29

30%

30–44

38%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

33.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

20%

Cleaning and personal care

15%

Transportation and moving

14%

Education

Sales

Office and admin

Production

Management

Police and fire

Food service

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Admin, support and management

35%

Health care and social assistance

24%

Retail

15%

Education

Public administration

Information

Manufacturing

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

0.4%

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$29,356

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28438	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,286	$74,888
Service	$25,809	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,926	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,071	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,470	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

64%

Some college

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
Households with broadband: 81.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.9%
No internet access: 18.5%
Without health insurance: 14.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Evergreen
State: North Carolina
County: Columbus County
Center point: 34.4204° N, 78.9137° W
Land area: 45 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28438 spans 2 counties

Columbus County96% of land
Bladen County5% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Evergreen (unincorporated)9% of zip
Boardman7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28438

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28369	Orrum, NC	6.6 mi	1,878	$40,000	$77,800
28319	Barnesville, NC · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
28431	Chadbourn, NC	8.1 mi	5,901	$40,888	$136,000
28375	Proctorville, NC	8.4 mi	182	$74,327	$101,800
28430	Cerro Gordo, NC	9.5 mi	1,573	$68,356	$180,600
28439	Fair Bluff, NC	11 mi	1,190	$32,361	$112,700
28320	Bladenboro, NC	13 mi	7,962	$57,500	$100,800
28362	Marietta, NC	13 mi	35	$36,667	$127,500
28358	Lumberton, NC	13 mi	33,071	$48,467	$110,400
28340	Fairmont, NC	13 mi	9,265	$39,746	$86,700
28359	Lumberton, NC	14 mi	877	—	—
28424	Brunswick, NC	15 mi	90	$48,875	$77,300

Questions about 28438

What city is zip code 28438?

28438 is assigned to Evergreen, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28438 in?

28438 is mostly in Columbus County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 28438?

About 1,582 people live in 28438, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28438 in?

28438 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28438?

The median household income in 28438 is $59,199.

What zip codes are near 28438?

The closest zip codes to 28438 are 28369, 28319, 28431, 28375, 28430.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28438, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.