28472 ZIP Code
Whiteville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28472 |
| City/Town: | Whiteville |
| County: | Columbus |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,854 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,755 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,743 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,863 |
| Median Home Value: | $125,000 |
| Land Area: | 197.9 sq miles
512.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.2990, -78.6912 |
Population Information (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,854 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,652 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,202 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 715 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,477 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,137 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,171 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 934 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,449 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,504 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,017 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,161 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,425 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,740 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 791 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 333 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $125,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $767 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,863 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,630 | 84.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,233 | 15.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,338 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,292 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,420 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 631 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 817 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,719 | 38.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,892 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,221 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,343 | 10.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 797 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28472 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,755 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,173 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,845 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,743 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,305 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,845 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 442 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,972 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,525 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,019 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 272 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,742 | 60.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,199 | 29.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 254 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 123 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 827 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 676 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 840 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,022 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 988 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28472 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 715 | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 236 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,004 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,124 | 17.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 667 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,104 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 665 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 645 | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 284 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 186 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28472 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,937 | 86.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 445 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 61 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 46 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 189 | 2.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28472 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 172 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 293 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 656 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 86 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 987 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 322 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 185 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 700 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 549 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,342 | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 916 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 236 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 401 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.6% | 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 (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,469 | 81.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,758 | 49.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,821 | 43.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,468 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28472 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,401 | 66.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,600 | 39.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,484 | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 495 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 117 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,590 | 24.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28472 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,356 | 55.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 46 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 115 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 326 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 389 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 69 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 291 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,271 | 28.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28472 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 640 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,033 | 13.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,455 | 18.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 754 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,520 | 19.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 893 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,083 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 108 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 366 | 4.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28472 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 26 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 335 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,346 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,316 | 54.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 745 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 95 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28472 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 179 | 2.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,028 | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,185 | 78.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 161 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28472 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 465 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,257 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,975 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,933 | 29.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28472 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 658 | 15.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,015 | 23.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 740 | 17.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 766 | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 741 | 17.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 290 | 6.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 118 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28472 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,191 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $429 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $767 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.38 |
Households (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,630 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,705 | 40.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,068 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,192 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,274 | 34.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,084 | 31.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,200 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28472 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,982 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,656 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,112 | 44.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 280 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 738 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,494 | 35.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28472 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,312 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 110 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 313 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,068 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,054 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 767 | 17.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,688 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 927 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,937 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,386 | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 155 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,299 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 932 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28472 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,796 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,919 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,138 | 59.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 736 | 38.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 156 | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 45 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,175 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 59 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 679 | 1150.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 679 | 1150.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 679 | 1150.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 30.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 547 | 927.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 25.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28472 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,139 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,691 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,448 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,293 | 7.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 103 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 34 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28472 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,630 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,973 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Whiteville, NC28472