Morven, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28119
Anson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,801
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,194
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morven pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28119 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28119 covers 170.8 square miles in Morven, Anson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,801 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28119 reports a modest median household income of $50,194 (27% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,722. The poverty rate is 25.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,800 (69% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $816; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anson County, so 28119 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28119, Morven, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,801
Population
170.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28119?
46.2
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,194
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$23,722
Per Capita Income
25.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28119 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Morven, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,194 18th percentile higher than 18% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,282housing units
1,282
Total Housing Units
1,019
Occupied Units
263
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,800
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$816
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 28119, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,967,000.
12
Businesses
91
Employees
$3.0M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 25.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 25.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28119 vs 28102 →
ZIP 28119 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28170
Wadesboro (28170)
12,355 residents
- 29709
Chesterfield (29709)
6,498 residents
- 28119 2,801
Morven (28119)
2,801 residents
- 28091 2,158
Lilesville (28091)
2,158 residents
- 28102 78
Mc Farlan (28102)
78 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28119 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29709
Chesterfield (29709)
$54,784 median income
- 28091
Lilesville (28091)
$52,917 median income
- 28119
Morven (28119)
$50,194 median income
- 28170
Wadesboro (28170)
$39,548 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28119 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28119, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,801 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28119 in?
ZIP code 28119 (Morven) is located in Anson County, North Carolina. Anson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28119?
ZIP code 28119 in Morven, NC has a population of 2,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28119?
The median household income in ZIP 28119 is $50,194, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28119?
The median home value in ZIP 28119 is $79,800, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28119 is African American at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28119?
ZIP code 28119 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28119?
In ZIP code 28119, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28119?
In ZIP code 28119, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28119 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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