28722 ZIP Code – Columbus, North Carolina
28722 is a ZIP code serving Columbus, North Carolina in Polk County with a population of approximately 6,239 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $59,173, which is near the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Median home values of $251,100 are near the national average, with 69.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,039 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (increasing).
At 2.3%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 11.9%, near the national average. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 51.9, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28782, 29322, 28756.
ZIP Code 28722 Data
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ZIP 28722 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28722 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,239 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $251k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,039 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28782 – Tryon
- 29322 – Campobello
- 28756 – Mill Spring
- 29356 – Landrum
- 29338 – Fingerville
- 28773 – Saluda
- 28139 – Rutherfordton
- 29349 – Inman
- 28074 – Harris
- 29323 – Chesnee
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28782 | TRYON | 6,420 | $59,594 |
| 29322 | CAMPOBELLO | 10,432 | $65,856 |
| 28756 | MILL SPRING | 4,244 | $60,049 |
| 29356 | LANDRUM | 8,841 | $56,671 |
| 29338 | FINGERVILLE | 79 | Not provided |