ZIP Code 28479 Demographics & Data

Winnabow, NC (ZIP Code 28479) Insights

North Carolina

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 28479

The ZIP Code 28479 is associated with Winnabow, NC in Brunswick County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 7,561. An estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $62,292. The median age in 28479 is estimated to at 41.3 years, and about 22.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 24.7% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,110.

Population in 28479

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 28479 is 7,561.

Winnabow, NC

The 28479 ZIP Code is associated with Winnabow, NC in Brunswick County.

Area Codes associated with 28479

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 28479 include 910.

Sunrise / Sunset in 28479

Sunrise: 6:03 am
Sunset: 8:15 pm
Sunrise in 28479 6:03 am
Sunrise in 28479 8:15 pm

Weather forecast for 28479

Overnight's forecast for 28479: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 28479

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 28479 Good

Internet in 28479

An estimated 92.9% of households in ZIP Code 28479 have a computer, while about 81.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 28479

Males comprise about 53.9% of the overall population in ZIP Code 28479, while females account for approximately 46.1%.

Health Insurance in 28479

Approximately 7.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 28479 (Winnabow, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 28479

The median household income in ZIP Code 28479 is $62,292, while the region's mean household income is $77,911. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,110. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28479 of $29,110 is approximately 5.43% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 10.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately13.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 28479 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.9% of 28479 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 28479

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.9%
$200,000 or more per year 6.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 28479

In ZIP Code 28479, 87.9% of the population graduated high school, while 24.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.6% in this Brunswick County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 28479

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.6%
Some college, no degree 20.9%
Associate's degree 15.6%
Bachelor's degree 19.6%
Graduate or professional degree 5.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 28479

Residents of ZIP Code 28479 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 28479 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 28479 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 28479 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 28479

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.7%
5 to 9 years 8.9%
10 to 14 years 5.8%
15 to 19 years 4.6%
20 to 24 years 4.4%
25 to 34 years 14.7%
35 to 44 years 10.7%
45 to 54 years 15.4%
55 to 59 years 4.4%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 13.9%
75 to 84 years 4.7%
85 years and over 1.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 28479

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28479, 91.5% is one race, while 8.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 28479 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28479 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.7%), followed by Black or African American (19.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 28479

Industry Percent
White 85.7%
Black or African American 19.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 28479 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 28479

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 28479 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28479 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28479 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 28479

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 28479

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 28479

In ZIP Code 28479, 97.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% 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 in 28479

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.0%
Spanish 2.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 28479

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28479, an estimated 32.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Brunswick County region.

Age of Housing in 28479

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 12.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 9.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 32.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 28479

In 28479, 64.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.0 minutes. Approximately 21.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28479 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 28479 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 28479

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 17.3%
Manufacturing 6.6%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Retail trade 17.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.4%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.5%
Other services, except public administration 3.6%
Public administration 5.7%

Utilities in ZIP Code 28479 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28479 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.43% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.33% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes electricity rates in 28479 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 28479

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 28479 11.69¢/kWh 9.24¢/kWh 6.53¢/kWh
North Carolina 14.76¢/kWh 10.61¢/kWh 7.64¢/kWh
United States 17.11¢/kWh 13.27¢/kWh 8.26¢/kWh

Solar Power in 28479

Month ZIP Code 28479 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.55 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.97 3 6.31
Mar 5.68 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.85 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.48 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.47 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.42 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.19 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.27 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.15 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.44 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes solar power levels in 28479 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 28479 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28479, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 28479 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 problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 28479

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 9
Credit reporting or credit repair services 3
Credit card or prepaid card 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 28479

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
Incorrect information on your report 3
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 3
Getting a credit card 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 28479. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.