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28472

North Carolina · 16,780 residents · 198 sq mi
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ZIP 28472 is a ZIP code of 16,780 people in Columbus County. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $151,000. 3% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Households take in $42,003 at the median, 49% less than the US figure. Renters pay $845 a month at the median. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Columbus County, 28472 ranks 11th by median household income.

$42,003
US average: $82,259
$27,405
US average: $44,673
$151,000
US average: $376,019
16.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
198 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.1%
Age 65+
18.6%
46.7%
53.3%
2.40 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(9,829)
Black30.6%(5,130)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(959)
Asian0.9%(144)
Other4.3%(718)
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Columbus County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST11TH OF 14HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28423$52,250
28424$48,875
28430$68,356
28431$40,888
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28472?

ZIP code 28472 has about 16,780 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28472?

The typical household in ZIP code 28472 earns about $42,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28472 expensive?

In ZIP code 28472, the median home is worth about $151,000, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28472?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28472 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28472?

About 18.7% of people in ZIP code 28472 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024