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Hallsboro, NC
Census-designated place in Columbus County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28442.
Population
291
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
89
ZIP codes
1
Hallsboro and its ZIP codes
Hallsboro at a glance
- Hallsboro is 60% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Hallsboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbus County. PPP loans are for Hallsboro.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 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
$481K
20 loans, 65 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Hallsboro, 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
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hallsboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Hallsboro
1 in or overlapping Hallsboro. Population shown
Cities near Hallsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitevilleCity | 6.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Lake WaccamawTown | 6.9 mi | 2.8 |
| BrunswickTown | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| BoltonTown | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| ClarktonTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ChadbournTown | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| East ArcadiaTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| SandyfieldTown | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| BladenboroTown | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11.6 |
| Cerro GordoTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Tabor CityTown | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| ElizabethtownTown | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| DelcoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| RiegelwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hallsboro, NC in?
- Hallsboro is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Hallsboro, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hallsboro include 28442.
- What is the population of Hallsboro, NC?
- About 291 people live in Hallsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hallsboro?
- Nearby places include Whiteville (6.2 mi), Lake Waccamaw (6.9 mi), Brunswick (7.6 mi), Bolton (11 mi), Clarkton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023