28470 ZIP Code – Shallotte, North Carolina
ZIP code 28470 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Shallotte, North Carolina, within Brunswick County with a population of approximately 10,645 residents. The median household income is $58,843 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. At $222,200, median home values run near the national average, with 75.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,060 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.8%, well below the national average. About 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 49.5, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28469, 28462, 28468.
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ZIP 28470 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28470 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $222k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,060 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28469 – Ocean Isle Beach
- 28462 – Supply
- 28468 – Sunset Beach
- 28420 – Ash
- 28452 – Longwood
- 28467 – Calabash
- 28422 – Bolivia
- 29566 – Little River
- 28455 – Nakina
- 28465 – Oak Island
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28469 | OCEAN ISLE BEACH | 8,828 | $83,071 |
| 28462 | SUPPLY | 11,862 | $60,427 |
| 28468 | SUNSET BEACH | 4,645 | $83,143 |
| 28420 | ASH | 2,710 | $51,364 |
| 28452 | LONGWOOD | 541 | $46,641 |