City

Whiteville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥17,833Population
💰$48,963Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$141,000Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.8%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 31.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White58.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Black31.7%
Asian0.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma252 (2.1%)
HS Graduate4,152 (34.7%)
Some College1,655 (13.8%)
Associates2,271 (19%)
Bachelors1,422 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree2,220 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College13.8%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,963 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$141,000 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units8,073
Vacant Units1,296

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Whiteville, NC

Whiteville is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,833 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Whiteville is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,963 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Whiteville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $788 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whiteville is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whiteville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28472 17,833 $48,963 $141,000 $788 5.0% 30.4% 70.7%