ZIP code 28478
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 28478 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Watha, NC. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 28478 ZIP code area.
28478 is the zip code for
Watha, NC
- Total population
- 4,588▲
- Housing units
- 2,129▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 121.09
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 37.89▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.17
Demographic data for zip code 28478
- Male
- 2,247▲
- Female
- 2,341▲
- Median age
- Male
- 41.60
- Female
- 43.70
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 1,859▲
- Family households
- 1,288▲
- Nonfamily households
- 571▲
- Average household size
- 2.46▼
- Average family size
- 2.96▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 2,129▲
- Occupied housing units
- 1,859▲
- Owner-occupied
- 1,480▲
- Renter-occupied
- 379▲
- Vacant housing units
- 270▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 257▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 265▲
- 10 to 14 years
- 316▲
- 15 to 19 years
- 312▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 219▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 473▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 597▲
- 45 to 54 years
- 741▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 330▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 322▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 444▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 214▲
- 85 years and over
- 98▲
- Median age
- 42.70▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 2,857
- Hispanic or Latino
- 300
- Black or African American
- 1,352
- Asian
- 11
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 8
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 2
- Other (One Race)
- 3
- Two or More Races
- 55
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 28478
- Population
(16 years and over) - 4,082
- Civilian labor force
- 2,388
- Employed
- 2,303
- Unemployed
- 85
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 1,694
- Percent Unemployed
- 3.6%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 2,245
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 1,758
- Carpooled
- 315
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 81
- Other means
- 0
- Worked at home
- 91
- Mean travel time
- 28.1 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 2,303
- Management / business / science / arts
- 549
- Service
- 522
- Sales / office
- 567
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 376
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 289
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 2,303
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 175
- Construction
- 363
- Manufacturing
- 162
- Wholesale trade
- 42
- Retail trade
- 432
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 38
- Information
- 23
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 14
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 129
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 652
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 60
- Public administration
- 134
- Other services
- 79
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 2,303
- Private wage & salary workers
- 1,609
- Government workers
- 442
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 252
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 2,058
- Less than $10,000
- 215
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 259
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 148
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 340
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 380
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 382
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 190
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 112
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 22
- $200,000 or more
- 10
- Median household income
- $38,311
- Mean household income
- $44,662
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 16.4%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 28478
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penderlea Elementary 82 Penderlea School Rd | (910) 285-2761 | 493 | 251 | 0.0 |
Public libraries around Watha, NC
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Columbus County Public Library WWW.COLUMBUSCO.ORG | 407 North J.k. Powell Boulevard Whiteville, NC 28472 |
Universities and Colleges around 28478
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Community Plaza | 104 Ocean Highway East Shallotte, NC 28470 | (910) 754-2314 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 28478
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Community Hospital www.brunswickcommunityhospita… | 1 Medical Center Drive Supply, NC 28462 | (910) 755-8121 | 60 |
| Columbus County Hospital www.cchospital.com | 500 Jefferson Street Whiteville, NC 28472 | (910) 642-8011 | 117 |
| J Arthur Dosher Mem Hospital | 924 Howe Street Southport, NC 28461 | (910) 457-3800 | 100 |
| New Hanover Regional Med Ctr www.nhhn.org | 2131 South 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 | (910) 343-7000 | 559 |
| Pender Memorial Hospital | 507 Freemont Street Burgaw, NC 28425 | (910) 259-5451 | 68 |
| Wilmington Treatment Center www.helpfinders.com | 2520 Troy Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 | (910) 762-2727 | 27 |
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