6.2% of North Carolina is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 28411 is used by homes and businesses in and around Wilmington, North Carolina, and covers 113.2 square kilometers. About 50.1 square kilometers of this postal code falls within a USDA exclusion zone. By percentage, about 44.3% of zip code area 28411 is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Wilmington, NC?
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- Wilmington was established in 1739 and incorporated in 1866. It was named after Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington, who was the British Prime Minister at the time.
- During the American Revolution, Wilmington served as a center for British Loyalist recruitment and as a supply port for the British Army.
- Wilmington played a major role in the Civil War. It was one of the last Confederate ports to be captured by Union forces in 1865.
- The city was a hub for the Naval stores industry in the late 1800s, exporting turpentine, rosin, and timber to Europe.
- Wilmington was a thriving center for African American culture and commerce in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The city's African American population produced notable community organizations, publications, and businesses.
- In 1898, a violent riot broke out in Wilmington, spurred by white supremacists who were angered by the city's successful African American community. The event has been called a coup d'état, as the white supremacists overthrew the city's elected government and installed their own officials.
- The city played a significant role in the rise of the beach culture in the United States in the early 20th century. Many wealthy families, including the DuPonts and the Rockefellers, built vacation homes in nearby Wrightsville Beach.
- During WWII, Wilmington became a significant center for shipbuilding, producing many cargo ships for the war effort.
- In recent years, Wilmington has been a popular location for film and TV productions. The city has been the setting for numerous movies, including "Dawson's Creek" and "Iron Man 3".
The North Carolina State Office, located in Raleigh, NC, administers USDA Rural Development programs through six Area Offices and fourteen field offices across the state.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of North Carolina
State Director's Office: 919-873-2015
Business Programs: 919-873-2040
Community Programs: 919-873-2030
Multi-Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2050
Single Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2051