The ZIP Code 28443 is associated with Hampstead, NC in Pender County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 23,266. Median househould income is at $73,340, with an estimated 5% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in 28443 is estimated to at 43.6 years, and about 25.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 39.5% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $35,791.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28443 is $73,340, while the region's mean household income is $94,252. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,791. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28443 of $35,791 is approximately 16.27% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 5.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 45.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 28443 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.2% of 28443 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.0% |
In ZIP Code 28443, 93.9% of the population graduated high school, while 39.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.8% in this Pender County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.5% |
| Associate's degree | 11.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28443 are older than average. The median age of 43.6 years in ZIP Code 28443 is approximately 14.44% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 28443 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 28443 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28443, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 28443 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28443 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.7%), followed by Black or African American (5.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28443 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 36.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 28443 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.3% of adults 18 and older in this Pender County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.8% |
| Current asthma | 9.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28443 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.9% of those 18 and above in 28443 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 28443 include sleeping less than 7 hours (32.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (31.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 79.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 69.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| Current smoking | 13.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 19.1% |
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.0% |
In ZIP Code 28443, 95.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Pender County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28443, an estimated 34.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Pender County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 8.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 34.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
In 28443, 61.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.7 minutes. Approximately 17.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28443 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 28443 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.8% |
| Construction | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 13.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 6.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28443 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.29 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.4% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28443 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.72¢/kWh | 10.35¢/kWh | 7.77¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28443 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.64 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.96 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.6 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.9 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.8 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.63 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.46 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.16 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.55 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.88 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28443, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 28443 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Pender County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 43 |
| Checking or savings account | 12 |
| Mortgage | 8 |
| Debt collection | 7 |
| Credit card | 5 |
| Other | 15 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 17 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 15 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 11 |
| Managing an account | 10 |
| Trouble during payment process | 6 |
| Other | 31 |