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ZIP Code 28442
Hallsboro, NC, Columbus County
Population
1,810
Land area
38sq mi
People per sq mi
48
City
Hallsboro
ZIP 28442 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28442 at a glance
- ZIP 28442 (Hallsboro) is 78% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,964, 16% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,900 (66% below North Carolina) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28442
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28442, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,964
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$98,900
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
23.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
7
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
28
$963K annual payroll
PPP loans
$481K
20 loans
Campaign donations
$366
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28442, 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 ZIP 28442, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28442?
- ZIP code 28442 is in Hallsboro, NC (Columbus County).
- What county is ZIP code 28442 in?
- ZIP code 28442 is mostly in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28442?
- About 1,810 people live in the 28442 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.