28450 ZIP Code – Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
28450 is a small ZIP code in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, part of Columbus County with a population of approximately 2,078 residents. At $63,667, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and near the U.S. average. At $255,800, median home values run near the national average, with 73.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $900 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 81% single-family (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.3%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate of 10.0% is below the U.S. average. An estimated 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The median age is 48.5, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28442, 28423, 28472.
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ZIP 28450 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28450 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,078 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $255k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $900 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28442 – Hallsboro
- 28423 – Bolton
- 28472 – Whiteville
- 28424 – Brunswick
- 28434 – Council
- 28436 – Delco
- 28456 – Riegelwood
- 28455 – Nakina
- 28433 – Clarkton
- 28420 – Ash
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28442 | HALLSBORO | 1,184 | $42,212 |
| 28423 | BOLTON | 2,624 | $40,052 |
| 28472 | WHITEVILLE | 17,854 | $41,755 |
| 28424 | BRUNSWICK | 35 | $42,188 |
| 28434 | COUNCIL | 385 | $40,625 |