The ZIP Code 28439 is associated with Fair Bluff, NC in Columbus County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,038. An estimated 16% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $30,848. The median age in 28439 is estimated to at 51.0 years, and about 31.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 13.1% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $19,697.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28439 is $30,848, while the region's mean household income is $37,942. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,697. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28439 of $19,697 is approximately 36.01% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 15.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately66.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 28439 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 28439 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 21.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 28439, 77.1% of the population graduated high school, while 13.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.7% in this Columbus County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 19.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.9% |
| Associate's degree | 14.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28439 are older than average. The median age of 51.0 years in ZIP Code 28439 is approximately 33.86% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 28439 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 28439 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28439, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 19.7% of 28439 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28439 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (63.2%), followed by Black or African American (35.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Black or African American | 35.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28439 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28439 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28439, 88.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Columbus County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.6% |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28439, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Columbus County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
In 28439, 54.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.0 minutes. Approximately 24.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28439 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28439 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 16.5% |
| Manufacturing | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 20.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.4% |
| Public administration | 7.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28439 | 11.69¢/kWh | 9.24¢/kWh | 6.53¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 16¢/kWh | 10.63¢/kWh | 7.05¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28439 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.64 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 5.19 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 5.56 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.83 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.76 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.64 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.58 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.53 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.49 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 5.6 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 5.18 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 4.33 | 5.46 |