6.2% of North Carolina is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 28461 is used by homes and businesses in and around Southport, North Carolina, and covers 236.5 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
USDAProperties.com can help you determine precisely what properties are inside USDA loan eligibility boundaries.
Contact realtors familiar with this area. For high resolution boundaries click the map icon to zoom in on postal (zip) code 28461
Or use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in North Carolina.
Interested in some fun facts and history about Southport, NC?
Read on!
Here are some interesting facts about Southport, North Carolina:
1. Southport is situated on the mouth of the Cape Fear River and is a popular spot for boating and fishing lovers.
2. The town was originally named Smithville after Benjamin Smith who served as governor of North Carolina from 1810-1811.
3. During the Civil War, Southport was an important port for blockade runners, and it was also the site of a major Confederate army supply depot.
4. The town has been the site for many films and TV shows, including "Safe Haven" and "Dawson's Creek."
5. Southport is home to one of the oldest and largest Fourth of July celebrations in the country. The town's Fourth of July parade draws thousands of visitors each year.
6. The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is dedicated to preserving the state's naval and maritime history.
7. The town is also home to the Bald Head Island Ferry, which takes visitors to the island on a 20-minute ride across the Cape Fear River.
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