28478 ZIP Code – Willard, North Carolina
ZIP code 28478 is a small ZIP code located in Willard, North Carolina, within Pender County with a population of approximately 4,424 residents. The median household income is $61,680 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $161,000 are below the national average, with 90.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $710 is below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.3%, well above the national average. About 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. About 13.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 47.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28464, 28425, 28466.
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ZIP 28478 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28478 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,424 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $161k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $710 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28464 – Teachey
- 28425 – Burgaw
- 28466 – Wallace
- 28421 – Atkinson
- 28458 – Rose Hill
- 28447 – Ivanhoe
- 28444 – Harrells
- 28457 – Rocky Point
- 28435 – Currie
- 28453 – Magnolia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28464 | TEACHEY | 2,388 | $42,019 |
| 28425 | BURGAW | 10,903 | $63,750 |
| 28466 | WALLACE | 8,470 | $59,163 |
| 28421 | ATKINSON | 2,047 | $58,203 |
| 28458 | ROSE HILL | 5,481 | $38,750 |