Zip code 28472: Whiteville, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28472?

28472 is assigned to Whiteville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28472 in?

28472 is in Columbus County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28472?

About 16,780 people live in 28472, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28472?

The median household income in 28472 is $42,003.

Q: What zip codes are near 28472?

The closest zip codes to 28472 are 28424, 28442, 28431, 28432, 28450.

Residential delivery areaColumbus CountyEastern Time

Population

16,780

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$151K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$845/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

198 sq mi

85 people/sq mi

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

About 28472

28472 is a small-town zip code in Whiteville, North Carolina (Columbus County), covering 198 sq mi of land. About 16,780 people live here, or 85 per square mile. The median resident is 40.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,003 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $151,000, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $845 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.4 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; sales; and transportation and moving goods.

How 28472 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers12.8%
87th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%154th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.496
87th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477109th of 781 in NC
Rent-burdened renters61.2%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%113th of 760 in NC
Housing vacancy14%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%334th of 789 in NC
Poverty rate18.7%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%175th of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate12.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%233rd of 797 in NC
Residents 65 and older18.6%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%447th of 802 in NC
Median age40.9
64th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1468th of 802 in NC
Diversity index55.9
63rd
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4242nd of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate71.3%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%493rd of 788 in NC
Government workers14.5%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%388th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers9.3%
50th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%438th of 798 in NC
Average commute25.4 min
46th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min419th of 771 in NC
Unemployment rate4.6%
45th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%364th of 799 in NC
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%581st of 801 in NC
Residents under 1821.1%
41st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%355th of 802 in NC
Population16,780
26th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404229th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$40,846
24th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279449th of 788 in NC
Broadband access87%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%421st of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%482nd of 802 in NC
Population density85/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi515th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$27,405
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385634th of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher16.2%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%603rd of 799 in NC
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%512th of 798 in NC
Median home value$151,000
9th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900612th of 757 in NC
Median gross rent$845
9th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228465th of 688 in NC
Work from home4.6%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%627th of 799 in NC
Median household income$42,003
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388691st of 748 in NC

Measure	28472	Columbus	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Healthcare workers	12.8%	11.7%	9.5%	9.7%	87th	154th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.496	0.473	0.477	0.483	87th	109th of 781
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.2%	49.8%	48.9%	51.1%	86th	113th of 760
Housing vacancy	14%	14.9%	12.5%	10.1%	85th	334th of 789
Poverty rateWeakness	18.7%	18.2%	13%	12.5%	81st	175th of 788
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.1%	12.7%	9.9%	8.4%	80th	233rd of 797
Residents 65 and older	18.6%	20.7%	17.2%	17.2%	65th	447th of 802
Median age	40.9	42.6	39.1	38.9	64th	468th of 802
Diversity index	55.9	57.3	58.4	61.4	63rd	242nd of 802
Homeownership rate	71.3%	71.1%	66.6%	65.2%	57th	493rd of 788
Government workers	14.5%	16%	13.8%	14.5%	56th	388th of 798
Self-employed workers	9.3%	9.6%	9.8%	10%	50th	438th of 798
Average commute	25.4 min	29.3 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	46th	419th of 771
Unemployment rate	4.6%	4.4%	4.7%	5.2%	45th	364th of 799
Veterans	5.5%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	45th	581st of 801
Residents under 18	21.1%	20.6%	21.8%	22%	41st	355th of 802
Population	16,780	50,140	10,730,404	334,922,499	26th	229th of 802
Median earnings per worker	$40,846	$39,428	$46,279	$49,666	24th	449th of 788
Broadband accessWeakness	87%	83.1%	90.1%	91%	19th	421st of 788
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	3.3%	9.1%	14.1%	19th	482nd of 802
Population density	85/sq mi	53/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	515th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,405	$27,773	$41,385	$44,673	12th	634th of 799
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.2%	14.6%	35.7%	35.7%	12th	603rd of 799
Tech workers	0.9%	0.8%	3.9%	3.8%	11th	512th of 798
Median home value	$151,000	$146,000	$288,900	$332,700	9th	612th of 757
Median gross rent	$845	$824	$1,228	$1,413	9th	465th of 688
Work from home	4.6%	5.4%	16.3%	15.1%	6th	627th of 799
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,003	$49,442	$72,388	$80,734	4th	691st of 748

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

15%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.9

Under 18

21.1%

65 and over

18.6%

Race and ethnicity

White59%
Black31%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.9%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

55.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 6,629
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 62.9%
Married couples: 39.1%
Living alone: 33.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28472

$42,003

Columbus Co.

$49,442

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,405

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.496

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28472

$151,000

Columbus Co.

$146,000

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28472

$845

Columbus Co.

$824

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

27%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 7,709
Owner-occupied: 71.3%
Vacant: 14%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

33%

20–29

13%

30–44

21%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

25.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Sales

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Construction and repair

Management

Food service

Legal and social services

Office and admin

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.9%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

13%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Education

Other services

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$40,846

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28472	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,423	$74,888
Service	$30,451	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,816	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,708	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,058	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

36%

Some college

26%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 87%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.1%
No internet access: 8.8%
Without health insurance: 12.1%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Whiteville
State: North Carolina
County: Columbus County
Center point: 34.2990° N, 78.6912° W
Land area: 198 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Whiteville3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 28472

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28424	Brunswick, NC	0.8 mi	90	$48,875	$77,300
28442	Hallsboro, NC	5.2 mi	1,810	$60,964	$98,900
28431	Chadbourn, NC	8.8 mi	5,901	$40,888	$136,000
28432	Clarendon, NC	9.8 mi	1,656	$90,815	$160,200
28450	Lake Waccamaw, NC	11 mi	2,337	$69,554	$264,200
28455	Nakina, NC	13 mi	1,644	$37,760	$117,800
28433	Clarkton, NC	14 mi	4,313	$36,944	$163,600
28430	Cerro Gordo, NC	14 mi	1,573	$68,356	$180,600
28463	Tabor City, NC	14 mi	7,522	$45,239	$164,000
28438	Evergreen, NC	15 mi	1,582	$59,199	$160,800
28423	Bolton, NC	17 mi	2,388	$52,250	$134,100
28434	Council, NC	17 mi	710	$49,643	$169,100

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Questions about 28472

What city is zip code 28472?

28472 is assigned to Whiteville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28472 in?

28472 is in Columbus County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28472?

About 16,780 people live in 28472, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28472 in?

28472 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28472?

The median household income in 28472 is $42,003.

What zip codes are near 28472?

The closest zip codes to 28472 are 28424, 28442, 28431, 28432, 28450.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28472, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.