ZIP Code 28479, NC

Living in 28479

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 11
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 17
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Schools 39
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Residents

7.6k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial8%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income -$31 (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office25%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$183k Median Home Value -$33k (2010–19)
54% Built 2000 or Later
$754 Median Monthly Rent +$132 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity93%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28479

United States45
North Carolina20
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Brunswick County4

Property Crime in 28479

United States48
North Carolina30
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Brunswick County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 48 4 0
Mar 54 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 70 4 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 79 7 0
Sep 74 7 0
Oct 65 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 48 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28479

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding58
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28479, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28479, NC

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Cape Fear Academy
9 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28479, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28479, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28479, NC

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Albert J Ellis Airport
55 miles, NE
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