28442 ZIP Code — Hallsboro, NC

Columbus County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28442 is located in Hallsboro, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 37.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28442

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,212. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 28442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,184

population

37.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hallsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28472 Whiteville (2.1 mi) 28450 Lake Waccamaw (6 mi) 28423 Bolton (11.3 mi) 28455 Nakina (12.4 mi) 28432 Clarendon (13.4 mi) 28431 Chadbourn (14.5 mi) 28433 Clarkton (15.8 mi) 28434 Council (15.8 mi) 28420 Ash (16.8 mi) 28463 Tabor City (17.1 mi) 28430 Cerro Gordo (18.5 mi) 28438 Evergreen (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,184
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	37.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.2832
Longitude	-78.6002
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	47.4%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,184

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$42,212

Median household income

$26,343

Per capita income

$96,100

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

681

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

125

45–54

183

55–59

60–64

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	167	14.1%
18 and over	1,017	85.9%
65 and over	342	28.9%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.8%

Black or African American 15.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

Other race 5.8%

Two or more races 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Group	Count	%
White	829	64.8%
Black or African American	197	15.4%
Hispanic or Latino	96	7.5%
Other race	74	5.8%
Two or more races	46	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 20.3%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	20.3%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$42,212

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 40.6%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,100
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	31.5%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	63.6%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	78.4%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	284	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	27	5.2%
Female householder, no spouse	171	33.0%
Households with children under 18	151	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	253	48.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	27.4%
Married	65.0%	43.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.9%
Divorced	16.8%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 52.6%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	98	71.0%
High school	10	7.2%
College / grad school	30	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Retail trade 30.8%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Information 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.4%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	33.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.6%
Government	43.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.2%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.2%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,162	98.1%
Spanish	55	4.7%
Other Indo-European	55	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,161	98.1%
Born in same state	1,161	98.1%
Born in different state	1,030	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	1.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	474	40%
French	64	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28442

What city is ZIP code 28442 in?

ZIP code 28442 is primarily assigned to Hallsboro, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28442 in?

ZIP code 28442 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28442 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 28442 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28442 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 28442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28442 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 28442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28442?

The median home value in ZIP code 28442 is $96,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 28442 in?

ZIP code 28442 observes the EST timezone.