Wallace
Town in Duplin County, North Carolina
Wallace is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, with 3,413 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Teachey, 2.4 miles NW.
- 3,413residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 1,056 / sq mipopulation density
- 28464ZIP code
About Wallace
Wallace is a town in Duplin and Pender counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 3,883 at the 2020 census. The Pender County portion of Wallace is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town of Wallace was first known as Duplin Crossroads and was incorporated into existence in 1873. Later in 1899, the town fathers decided to adopt the new name, Wallace, to honor Stephen D. Wallace, an official of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Wallace is Duplin County's largest population and retail trade center serving over 50,000 people in a surrounding three county area.
SouthPark, an industrial park, is open near I-40 in Wallace. Low tax rates are an incentive to industry and business considering the Wallace area.
The Wallace Airport, Henderson Field, serves to make Wallace more accessible. The airport offers a 4,000-foot paved and lighted runway with a navigational beacon.
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Living in Wallace
- Median household income
- $51,250
- Median home value
- $178,000
- Median rent
- $881/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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Wallace had 3,413 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,413 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,056 per sq mi (408 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wallace at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Duplin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,413 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.23 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7383° N, 77.9904° W |
| ZIP code | 28464 |
| Official website | townofwallace.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3770720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wallace
- Teachey2.4 mi NW
- Rose Hill6.4 mi N
- Watha6.5 mi S
- Greenevers7.2 mi NE
- Chinquapin11.3 mi NE
- Magnolia11.5 mi N
- Harrells12.0 mi W
- Burgaw13.5 mi S
- Delway13.9 mi NW
- Kenansville15.4 mi N
- St. Helena15.9 mi S
- Atkinson17.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wallace
What county is Wallace in?
Wallace is in Duplin County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Wallace, NC?
3,413 people lived in Wallace at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wallace, NC?
The ZIP code of Wallace is 28464.
What is the elevation of Wallace?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wallace?
Teachey (2.4 mi), Rose Hill (6.4 mi), Watha (6.5 mi), Greenevers (7.2 mi), Chinquapin (11.3 mi).
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