| ZIP Code | 28466 |
|---|---|
| City | Wallace |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Duplin County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 47 ft |
| Latitude | 34.74077 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.875702 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 17.1% ▲ 71% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 147 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,722 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 751 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 858 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 749 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,491 (26.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,906 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,800 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $851/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,647 |
| Vacant Units | 712 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,647 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 712 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 28466 is located in Wallace, North Carolina, within Duplin County. With a population of 8,746, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 28466 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,906 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28466 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $179,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $851 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 28466 is majority White (64.02%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.1%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28466 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 28466 in Wallace, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,746 residents, a median household income of $61,906, and a median home value of $179,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.