The ZIP Code 28472 is associated with Whiteville, NC in Columbus County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 18,522. Approximately 21% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $36,669. The median age in 28472 is estimated to at 40.3 years, and about 22.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 17.8% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $21,722.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28472 is $36,669, while the region's mean household income is $52,186. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,722. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28472 of $21,722 is approximately 29.44% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 21.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately124.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.8% of the population in 28472 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.3% of 28472 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 28472, 88.2% of the population graduated high school, while 17.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.3% in this Columbus County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28472 are older than average. The median age of 40.3 years in ZIP Code 28472 is approximately 5.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.6% of the population in 28472 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 28472 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28472, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 28472 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28472 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (59.0%), followed by Black or African American (37.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Black or African American | 37.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28472 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28472 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28472, 95.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Columbus County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28472, an estimated 20.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Columbus County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
In 28472, 46.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.3 minutes. Approximately 25.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28472 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 28472 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.6% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.3% |
| Public administration | 8.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28472 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.34 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.61% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.97% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28472 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.92¢/kWh | 10.46¢/kWh | 7.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28472 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.56 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.18 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.61 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.73 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.98 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.63 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.59 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.37 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.36 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.6 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.05 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28472, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 28472 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Columbus County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 37 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 30 |
| Debt collection | 15 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 5 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Other | 4 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 25 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 23 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 16 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 11 |
| Managing the loan or lease | 5 |
| Other | 13 |