City

Wallace, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Duplin County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,746Population
💰$61,906Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$179,800Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64%Hispanic: 14.8%Black: 17.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White64.0%
Hispanic14.8%
Black17.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma147 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,722 (30.1%)
Some College751 (13.1%)
Associates858 (15%)
Bachelors749 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,491 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College13.1%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,906 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$179,800 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units4,647
Vacant Units712

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Wallace, NC

Wallace is a city in North Carolina, located in Duplin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,746 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Wallace is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,906 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wallace is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wallace is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wallace
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28466 8,746 $61,906 $179,800 $851 3.3% 39.2% 71.4%