City

Hallsboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,134Population
💰$58,141Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$109,300Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 34.2% Female 65.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 6%Black: 8.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic6.0%
Black8.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
13%
45–64
34%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.7%)
HS Graduate324 (39.8%)
Some College151 (18.5%)
Associates84 (10.3%)
Bachelors70 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree180 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College18.5%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96%Renter: 4%Tenure
Owner96.0%
Renter4.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,141 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$109,300 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units683
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Hallsboro, NC

Hallsboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,134 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

Economically, Hallsboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,141 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hallsboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hallsboro is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hallsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28442 1,134 $58,141 $109,300 7.2% 30.7% 96.0%