28470 ZIP Code — Shallotte, NC

Brunswick County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28470 is located in Shallotte, North Carolina, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 44.68 square miles and serves a population of 10,645 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28470

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $58,843. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28470 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,645

population

44.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shallotte	Acceptable
Shallotte	Acceptable
Shallotte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28469 Ocean Isle Beach (3.4 mi) 28468 Sunset Beach (7.7 mi) 28462 Supply (8.4 mi) 28420 Ash (8.5 mi) 28452 Longwood (9.4 mi) 28422 Bolivia (13.9 mi) 29566 Little River (15.2 mi) 28455 Nakina (16.6 mi) 29582 North Myrtle Beach (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,645
Population density	238 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	44.68 sq mi
Water area	1.52 sq mi
Latitude	33.9567
Longitude	-78.4010
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	50.5%	41.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	19.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

10,645

Population

238

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$58,843

Median household income

$34,806

Per capita income

$222,200

Median home value

$1,060

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

4,885

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

243

Under 5

279

311

5–9

358

204

10–14

234

247

15–19

284

222

20–24

255

414

25–34

476

580

35–44

668

473

45–54

545

449

55–59

518

447

60–64

514

713

65–74

821

470

75–84

541

176

85+

203

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,098	19.7%
18 and over	8,547	80.3%
65 and over	2,924	27.5%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.8%

Black or African American 14.6%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,070	71.8%
Black or African American	1,637	14.6%
Two or more races	791	7%
Hispanic or Latino	590	5.3%
Other race	134	1.2%
Asian	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	41.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	19.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$58,843

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,200
Median rent / month	$1,060
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	28.5%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	86.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,410	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	218	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	881	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,114	24.1%
Households with children under 18	1,179	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,928	41.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	25.5%
Married	60.8%	49.1%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%
Widowed	4.3%	11.7%
Divorced	12.9%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 28.6%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	78	4.8%
Kindergarten	66	4.1%
Elementary school	763	47.2%
High school	518	32.1%
College / grad school	190	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.3%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Construction 11.1%

Professional & management 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Public administration 6.1%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	31.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	960	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,123	95.1%
Spanish	84	0.8%
Other Indo-European	84	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,313	96.9%
Born in same state	10,248	96.3%
Born in different state	5,630	52.9%
Foreign born	65	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	332	3.1%
Not a US citizen	292	88.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,403	13.2%
Arab	1,351	12.7%
Italian	1,157	10.9%
English	86	0.8%
Irish	36	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	32	0.3%
Dutch	25	0.2%
German	20	0.2%
Norwegian	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28470

What city is ZIP code 28470 in?

ZIP code 28470 is primarily assigned to Shallotte, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28470 in?

ZIP code 28470 falls within Brunswick County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28470 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 28470 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28470 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 28470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28470 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 28470 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28470?

ZIP code 28470 has an estimated population of 10,645 residents, with a density of 238 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28470 in?

ZIP code 28470 observes the EST timezone.