28466 ZIP Code
Wallace, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28466 |
| City/Town: | Wallace |
| County: | Duplin |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,470 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,163 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,338 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,733 |
| Median Home Value: | $157,800 |
| Land Area: | 179.1 sq miles
463.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.7408, -77.8757 |
Population Information (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,470 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,981 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,489 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 268 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 607 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 420 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 526 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 342 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 674 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,005 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,367 | 16.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 770 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 331 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,303 | 15.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 719 | 8.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 138 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $157,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $774 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,733 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,995 | 84.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 738 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,972 | 74.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,023 | 25.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,307 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 427 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 673 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,776 | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,304 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 611 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,165 | 18.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 351 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28466 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,163 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,777 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,091 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,338 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,848 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,541 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 249 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,189 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,628 | 74.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 592 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 321 | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,368 | 75.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,385 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 64 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 27 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 211 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 415 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 416 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 921 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 67 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 75 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 164 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 615 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28466 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 87 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 253 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 383 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 258 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 685 | 17.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 878 | 22.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 435 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 601 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 287 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 128 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28466 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,019 | 85.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 363 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 33 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 81 | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28466 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 238 | 6.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 199 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 841 | 23.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 284 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 308 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 30 | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 127 | 3.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 873 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 132 | 3.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 203 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 123 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,617 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,691 | 67.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,728 | 44.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 711 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28466 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,790 | 69.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,697 | 42.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,014 | 25.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 204 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 75 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 551 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28466 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,287 | 69.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 8 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 282 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 264 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 27 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 12 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 853 | 18.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28466 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 568 | 12.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 647 | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 829 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 587 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 556 | 11.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 445 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 699 | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 168 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 234 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28466 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 84 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 390 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,116 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,615 | 55.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 369 | 7.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 159 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28466 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 110 | 2.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 716 | 17.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,073 | 76.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 77 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28466 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 164 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,161 | 29.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,410 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,260 | 31.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28466 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 315 | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 631 | 21.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 453 | 15.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 446 | 15.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 397 | 13.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 474 | 15.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 256 | 8.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28466 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,475 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $493 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $774 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.85 | 2.38 |
Households (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,995 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,166 | 54.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 745 | 18.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 625 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,085 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,113 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,616 | 40.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.56 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28466 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,183 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 673 | 21.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,014 | 63.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 90 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 370 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 891 | 28.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28466 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,801 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 86 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 132 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 778 | 43.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 496 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 309 | 17.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,752 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 831 | 12.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,328 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,253 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 81 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 401 | 32.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 771 | 61.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28466 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,474 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 933 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 519 | 55.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 410 | 43.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 119 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28466 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,931 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 178 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 539 | 302.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 539 | 302.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 539 | 302.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 44.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 391 | 219.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 7.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28466 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,202 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,208 | 87.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 994 | 12.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 924 | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 29 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 41 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28466 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,995 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,519 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
Wallace, NC28466