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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28472

Columbus County

Typical home value

$189,873[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-33.2%
vs metro
vs state
-33.3%
ZIP 28472 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28472 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 28472 is worth $189,873. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,485[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Columbus County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
16,780[3]
Median household income
$42,003[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Columbus County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-7[5]
Moved in
928
Moved out
935

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
3
  • Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville

    892 students

  • Whiteville High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Whiteville City Schools

    635 students

  • Williams Township

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Columbus County Schools

    634 students

  • Whiteville Primary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Whiteville City Schools

    492 students

  • Central Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Whiteville City Schools

    461 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$960
Loan principal$151,899
Down payment$37,975
Total interest paid$193,738

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,242
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28472?
The typical home in 28472 is worth $189,873, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28472?
Home values in 28472 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 28472?
The effective property tax rate in 28472 is 0.8% — roughly $1,485 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28472?
ZIP code 28472 has a population of 16,780 and a median household income of $42,003.

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