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28478

North Carolina · 5,017 residents · 123 sq mi
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ZIP 28478 is a ZIP code of 5,017 people in Pender County. 91% of homes are owner-occupied. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 44.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $178,900. Median rent is $718 a month. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Pender County, 28478 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$73,388
US average: $82,259
$40,605
US average: $44,673
$178,900
US average: $376,019
15.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
123 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.5%
Age 65+
15.2%
50.6%
49.4%
2.40 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(3,592)
Black17.8%(892)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(404)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(129)
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Pender County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28421$60,025
28425$66,478
28435$46,429
28443$90,477
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28478?

ZIP code 28478 has about 5,017 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28478?

The typical household in ZIP code 28478 earns about $73,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28478 expensive?

In ZIP code 28478, the median home is worth about $178,900, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28478?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28478 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28478?

About 14.1% of people in ZIP code 28478 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Pender County
Other ZIP codes in Pender County
ZIP 28443ZIP 28457ZIP 28425ZIP 28421ZIP 28435

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