28442 ZIP Code – Hallsboro, North Carolina
ZIP code 28442 is a small ZIP code located in Hallsboro, North Carolina, within Columbus County with a population of approximately 1,184 residents. At $42,212, the median household income here runs below the North Carolina average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $96,100 is well below the national average, with 84.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $725 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.2%, above the national average. About 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. An estimated 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 53.0, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28472, 28450, 28424.
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ZIP 28442 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28442 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,184 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $96k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $725 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 53.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28472 – Whiteville
- 28450 – Lake Waccamaw
- 28424 – Brunswick
- 28423 – Bolton
- 28433 – Clarkton
- 28432 – Clarendon
- 28434 – Council
- 28431 – Chadbourn
- 28455 – Nakina
- 28463 – Tabor City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28472 | WHITEVILLE | 17,854 | $41,755 |
| 28450 | LAKE WACCAMAW | 2,078 | $63,667 |
| 28424 | BRUNSWICK | 35 | $42,188 |
| 28423 | BOLTON | 2,624 | $40,052 |
| 28433 | CLARKTON | 4,403 | $36,835 |