| ZIP Code | 28438 |
|---|---|
| City | Evergreen |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Columbus County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 98 ft |
| Latitude | 34.420395 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.91372 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 20.6% ▲ 106% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.9% ▼ 46% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 610 (58.3%) |
| Some College | 161 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 45 (4.3%) |
| Bachelors | 157 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 62 (5.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,605 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $176,200 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 130% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $638/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 752 |
| Vacant Units | 174 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 752 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 174 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 28438 is located in Evergreen, North Carolina, within Columbus County. With a population of 1,706, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 28438 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,605 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28438 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $176,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $638 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 130% since 2019.
The population of 28438 is primarily White (71.63%). Residents are less-educated — 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.6%. Household income has grown by 81% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28438 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 28438 in Evergreen, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,706 residents, a median household income of $55,605, and a median home value of $176,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.