28438 ZIP Code — Evergreen, NC

Columbus County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28438 is located in Evergreen, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 45.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,490 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28438

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $54,095. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 28438 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,490

population

45.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evergreen	Acceptable
Evergreen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28431 Chadbourn (6.4 mi) 28369 Orrum (8.1 mi) 28430 Cerro Gordo (8.7 mi) 28439 Fair Bluff (10.3 mi) 28358 Lumberton (13.1 mi) 28320 Bladenboro (13.2 mi) 28433 Clarkton (14.6 mi) 28340 Fairmont (14.7 mi) 28472 Whiteville (17.1 mi) 29545 Green Sea (17.2 mi) 28432 Clarendon (17.2 mi) 29581 Nichols (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,490
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	45.09 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	34.4115
Longitude	-78.8949
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,490

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$54,095

Median household income

$23,307

Per capita income

$112,900

Median home value

$653

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

586

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

157

65–74

200

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	256	17.2%
18 and over	1,234	82.8%
65 and over	444	29.8%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.9%

Black or African American 29.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,027	68.9%
Black or African American	433	29.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	22.9%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$54,095

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 36.9%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,900
Median rent / month	$653
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	59.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	27.0%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	71.1%
4 bedrooms	1.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.2%
1 vehicle	49.5%
2 vehicles	8.8%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	74.0%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	261	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	44	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	178	32.5%
Households with children under 18	137	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	302	55.2%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	33.8%
Married	58.9%	37.2%
Separated	2.1%	4.2%
Widowed	5.1%	14.9%
Divorced	5.7%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 64.0%

Some college, no degree 4.6%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	141	56.9%
High school	74	29.8%
College / grad school	31	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.2%

Professional & management 33.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Construction 7.0%

Retail trade 5.4%

Information 3.5%

Public administration 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	26.5%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.7%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 34.4%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.7%
Retirement income	44.2%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.6%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,438	96.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,490	100.0%
Born in same state	1,475	99.0%
Born in different state	1,206	80.9%
Foreign born	15	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	368	24.7%
French	114	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.2%
Italian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	69.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28438

What city is ZIP code 28438 in?

ZIP code 28438 is primarily assigned to Evergreen, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28438 in?

ZIP code 28438 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28438 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 28438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28438 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 28438 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28438?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28438?

17% of residents in ZIP code 28438 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 28438 in?

ZIP code 28438 observes the EST timezone.