28439 ZIP Code – Fair Bluff, North Carolina
28439 is a small ZIP code in Fair Bluff, North Carolina, part of Columbus County with a population of approximately 879 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $26,750, which is well below the North Carolina average and well below the national figure. At $95,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 58.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $894 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 61% single-family (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 36.3%, well above the national average. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 44.8, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28430, 28362, 29581.
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ZIP 28439 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28439 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 879 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $26k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $95k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $894 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 36.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.7% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28430 – Cerro Gordo
- 28362 – Marietta
- 29581 – Nichols
- 28369 – Orrum
- 29545 – Green Sea
- 28431 – Chadbourn
- 28438 – Evergreen
- 29563 – Lake View
- 28375 – Proctorville
- 28340 – Fairmont
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28430 | CERRO GORDO | 2,165 | $59,028 |
| 28362 | MARIETTA | 44 | $32,500 |
| 29581 | NICHOLS | 4,436 | $48,173 |
| 28369 | ORRUM | 2,067 | $40,132 |
| 29545 | GREEN SEA | 1,648 | $33,767 |