City

Evergreen, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,706Population
💰$55,605Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$176,200Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.6%Black: 26.7%Race
White71.6%
Black26.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
14%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.1%)
HS Graduate610 (58.3%)
Some College161 (15.4%)
Associates45 (4.3%)
Bachelors157 (15%)
Graduate Degree62 (5.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 58.3%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 4.3%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 5.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad58.3%
Some College15.4%
Associates4.3%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate5.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
36%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,605 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$176,200 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$638/mo
Total Housing Units752
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Evergreen, NC

Evergreen is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,706 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Evergreen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,605 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Evergreen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $638 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Evergreen is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.63%).

Evergreen, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Evergreen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28438 1,706 $55,605 $176,200 $638 2.8% 20.9% 75.4%