ZIP code 28479

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 28479 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Leland, 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 28479 ZIP code area.

28479 is the zip code for

Leland, NC

Also in this location:
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
Southport, NC

Total population
4,903
Housing units
2,178
Land area
(sq. miles)
91.33
Density
(people per sq. mile)
53.68
Water area
(sq. miles)
13.65

Demographic data for zip code 28479

Gender:

Male
2,427
Female
2,476
Median age
Male
41.00
Female
41.80
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,931
Family households
1,375
Nonfamily households
556
Average household size
2.44
Average family size
2.84
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
2,178
Occupied housing units
1,931
Owner-occupied
1,466
Renter-occupied
465
Vacant housing units
247
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
350
5 to 9 years
296
10 to 14 years
263
15 to 19 years
231
20 to 24 years
240
25 to 34 years
633
35 to 44 years
673
45 to 54 years
682
55 to 59 years
363
60 to 64 years
371
65 to 74 years
496
75 to 84 years
207
85 years and over
98
Median age
41.30
Age

Race:

White
4,005
Hispanic or Latino
143
Black or African American
585
Asian
38
American Indian & Alaska Native
32
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
1
Other (One Race)
11
Two or More Races
88
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 28479

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
4,205
Civilian labor force
2,972
Employed
2,507
Unemployed
465
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
1,233
Percent Unemployed
15.6%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
2,487
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
2,158
Carpooled
254
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
15
Other means
51
Worked at home
9
Mean travel time
24.5 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,507
Management / business / science / arts
1,029
Service
283
Sales / office
704
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
129
Production / transportation / material moving
362
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,507
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
0
Construction
175
Manufacturing
239
Wholesale trade
111
Retail trade
453
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
162
Information
82
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
128
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
275
Educational services / health care / social assistance
473
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
122
Public administration
89
Other services
198
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,507
Private wage & salary workers
1,977
Government workers
411
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
119
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
2,040
Less than $10,000
39
$10,000 to $14,999
21
$15,000 to $24,999
109
$25,000 to $34,999
201
$35,000 to $49,999
273
$50,000 to $74,999
517
$75,000 to $99,999
471
$100,000 to $149,999
307
$150,000 to $199,999
102
$200,000 or more
0
Median household income
$62,323
Mean household income
$72,331
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
6.2%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public libraries around Leland, NC

NameAddress
Columbus County Public Library
407 North J.k. Powell Boulevard
Whiteville, NC 28472

Universities and Colleges around 28479

NameAddressPhone
Community Plaza104 Ocean Highway East
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 754-2314

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 28479

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Brunswick Community Hospital
1 Medical Center Drive
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 755-812160
Columbus County Hospital
500 Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8011117
J Arthur Dosher Mem Hospital924 Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-3800100
New Hanover Regional Med Ctr
2131 South 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 343-7000559
Pender Memorial Hospital507 Freemont Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-545168
Wilmington Treatment Center
2520 Troy Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-272727

Crime Rates in Leland, NC

Crime rates in Boiling Spring Lakes, NC:

Total
76
Violent Crime
7
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
3
Robbery
0
Aggravated Assault
4
Property Crime
69
Burglary
21
Larceny & Theft
43
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
Arson
5
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Crime rates in Leland, NC:

Total
333
Violent Crime
20
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
5
Aggravated Assault
15
Property Crime
313
Burglary
135
Larceny & Theft
165
Motor Vehicle Theft
13
Arson
1
Leland, NC

Crime rates in Southport, NC:

Total
140
Violent Crime
3
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
0
Aggravated Assault
3
Property Crime
137
Burglary
34
Larceny & Theft
100
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
Arson
8
Southport, NC

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