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Evergreen, NC
Census-designated place in Columbus County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28438.
Population
421
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
110
ZIP codes
1
Evergreen and its ZIP codes
Evergreen at a glance
- Evergreen is 50% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Evergreen, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbus County. PPP loans are for Evergreen.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,052
14,316 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,989
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$411M
FY 2026, $8,113 per person
PPP loans
$297K
14 loans, 30 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Evergreen, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
473
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Evergreen, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Evergreen
1 in or overlapping Evergreen. Population shown
Cities near Evergreen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoardmanTown | 2.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Cerro GordoTown | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| OrrumTown | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ChadbournTown | 7.9 mi | 2.6 |
| ProctorvilleTown | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Fair BluffTown | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| ButtersCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| BladenboroTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| MariettaTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| FairmontTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| WhitevilleCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| BrunswickTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| ClarktonTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake View, SCTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| LumbertonCity | 16 mi | 18.2 |
| McDonaldTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Evergreen, NC in?
- Evergreen is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Evergreen, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Evergreen include 28438.
- What is the population of Evergreen, NC?
- About 421 people live in Evergreen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Evergreen?
- Nearby places include Boardman (2.5 mi), Cerro Gordo (6.5 mi), Orrum (6.6 mi), Chadbourn (7.9 mi), Proctorville (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023