The ZIP Code 28468 is associated with Sunset Beach, NC in Brunswick County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 5,235. Median househould income in this region is $55,574, while about 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 28468 is estimated to at 62.4 years, and about 50.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 46.2% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $37,278.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28468 is $55,574, while the region's mean household income is $76,239. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,278. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28468 of $37,278 is approximately 21.1% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 11.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately20% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.8% of the population in 28468 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.3% of 28468 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.4% |
In ZIP Code 28468, 96.4% of the population graduated high school, while 46.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.2% in this Brunswick County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.8% |
| Associate's degree | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28468 are older than average. The median age of 62.4 years in ZIP Code 28468 is approximately 63.78% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 50.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.8% of the population in 28468 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 28468 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 24.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 14.0% |
| 85 years and over | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28468, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 28468 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28468 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28468 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 46.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 28468 is high cholesterol, as approximately 45.1% of adults 18 and older in this Brunswick County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 46.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 11.7% |
| Current asthma | 8.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.2% |
| High cholesterol | 45.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28468 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 91.9% of those 18 and above in 28468 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 28468 include obesity (31.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (27.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 87.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 84.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 73.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.8% |
| Current smoking | 11.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.1% |
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 27.6% |
In ZIP Code 28468, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% 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 Brunswick County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28468, an estimated 31.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 29.2% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Brunswick County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 31.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 29.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
In 28468, 30.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 24.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.3 minutes. Approximately 27.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28468 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 18.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28468 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 18.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 27.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.5% |
| Public administration | 1.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28468 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28468 | 11.69¢/kWh | 9.24¢/kWh | 6.53¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.1¢/kWh | 11.36¢/kWh | 8.43¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28468 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.54 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.32 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.91 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.12 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.92 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.62 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.54 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.49 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.64 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.9 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28468, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 28468 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Brunswick County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 6 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 9 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 1 |
| Trouble during payment process | 1 |