28467 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28467, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28467 is a zip code in Brunswick County, North Carolina, which covers Shallotte, with a total population of 12,110 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 28467 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28467.

The estimated population of people living in 28467 is 12,110, with a median age of 64.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28467 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,110
 -0.04% +28.53%
2020
12,115
+13.35%
-
2019
10,688
+1.3%
-
2018
10,551
+11.98%
-
2017
9,422
 - -

Population of 28467 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28467 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89%
92.7%
 -3.99%
Black/African American
4.7%
2.7%
 +74.07%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
2.6%
 -38.46%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1%
 +170.00%
Other
1.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28467 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 28467 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28467 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28467 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 64.7 +0.31% 66.4 +0.76% 63.5 0%
2020 64.5 +0.16% 65.9 +0.46% 63.5 -0.16%
2019 64.4 +1.1% 65.6 +0.46% 63.6 +1.76%
2018 63.7 -1.24% 65.3 +0.15% 62.5 -2.5%
2017 64.5 - 65.2 - 64.1 -

The median age of the 28467 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 28467 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 87 +43.65% 177 +36.54% 97 230
10 to 19 322 +30.05% 135 +140.71% 421 348
20 to 29 184 -28.69% 138 +180.95% 112 356
30 to 39 174 +20.62% 410 +18.87% 201 449
40 to 49 329 +27.77% 248 -0.030000000000001% 412 245
50 to 59 601 +8.74% 960 +18.2% 649 1,097
60 to 69 1,329 +12.06% 1,363 +37.29% 1,491 1,946
70+ 1,419 +40.16% 1,546 +27.4% 2,071 1,985

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28467 zip code is $66,250.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 28467.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,860.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,700.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28467 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 28467, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 28467 is currently $78,243.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.47% of households in 28467 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 28467 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28467 is $39,074.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28467 by the total population of 28467.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28467 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28467 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28467 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28467 zip over the age of 16 is 11,350.

Of those people, a total of 39.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 28467 is 36.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 28467 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 336 40.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 308 69.20% 0.90%
25 to 29 years 160 75.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 152 100.00% 27.00%
35 to 44 years 702 88.20% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 1,329 84.30% 9.80%
55 to 59 years 870 55.10% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 1,536 43.60% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 3,781 20.30% 5.20%
75 years and over 2,176 7.10% 11.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28467. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,381 40.30% 6.10%
Black or African American 490 32.90% 2.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 26 3.80% 0.00%
Asian 55 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 205 16.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 193 28.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 151 65.60% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,295 40.00% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28467 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 28467 is 4,171, with median earnings of $38,476.00.

Women in 28467 are earning approximately 96.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,171 $38,476.00
Male 2,026 $39,553.00
Female 2,145 $37,979.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28467 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 427 $64,521.00
Business and Financial 203 $40,268.00
Computer and Mathematical 125 $93,666.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $52,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 119 $62,601.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 318 $59,130.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $22,917.00
Healthcare Practitioners 118 $28,250.00
Healthcare Support 24 $36,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 113 $26,825.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 203 $16,046.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 279 $50,107.00
Personal Care and Service 195 $8,583.00
Sales 620 $37,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 476 $30,156.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 207 $41,853.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 173 $39,338.00
Production 111 $25,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $59,038.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28467 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 28467.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 273 $121,750.00 154 $40,300.00
Business and Financial 102 $66,250.00 101 $38,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $0.00 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $52,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 99 $62,525.00 20 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 33 $11,964.00 285 $62,509.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $22,500.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 118 $28,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 24 $36,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 70 $25,750.00 43 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 87 $6,719.00 116 $16,582.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 190 $50,969.00 89 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 120 $4,276.00 75 $16,322.00
Sales 132 $30,875.00 488 $38,039.00
Office and Administrative Support 85 $14,861.00 391 $30,265.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 65 $24,732.00 142 $42,040.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 168 $39,706.00 5 $0.00
Production 106 $26,667.00 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $59,038.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,913 households in 28467, with an average household size of 2.05 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,158 families living in the 28467 zip code with an average family size of 2.41 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 28467:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,418 191 549 1,755
Average Household Size 2.46 2.56 2.17 1.15
Total Families 3,418 191 549 0
Average Household Size 2.46 2.45 2.12 0

Poverty

Of the 4,158 families living in 28467, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28467:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,669 housing units in 28467.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,913 77.10%
Vacant 1,756 22.90%

6.82% of the total 7,669 housing units in 28467 are rental units. This is approximately 523 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,308 are occupied by the owner - or 69.21% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28467 is $1,203.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28467 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    82
  • Less than $500
    22
  • $500 to $999
    95
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    318
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    69
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    19
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28467 is $223,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28467 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    128
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    215
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    508
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,293
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,084
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    807
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    240
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28467. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28467 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    7
  • 1950 to 1959
    59
  • 1960 to 1969
    75
  • 1970 to 1979
    537
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,132
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,387
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,449
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,017
  • 2014 or later
    6

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 28467 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    218
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,568
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,248
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    879

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28467 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28467 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28467.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    318
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    611
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    747
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    550
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    549
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    75
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    315
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    93
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    65
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    218
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    93

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28467 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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