Autryville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28318
Sampson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,627
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,439
- Median income Below-median income area
- $154,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Autryville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28318 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28318 (Autryville, NC) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 28318 covers 206.6 square miles in Autryville, Sampson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,627 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28318 reports a modest median household income of $56,439 (18% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,606. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,200 (41% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $671; owner occupancy is 86.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sampson County, so 28318 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 28318
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Autryville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28318.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 28318, Autryville, 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
4,627
Population
206.6
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28318?
44.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$56,439
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$31,606
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28318 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Autryville, 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)
$56,439 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,912housing units
1,912
Total Housing Units
1,592
Occupied Units
320
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,200
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$671
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 28318, employing approximately 373 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,017,000.
40
Businesses
373
Employees
$12.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 30.0% |
| Construction | 11 | 27.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.5% |
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 28318 vs 28391 →
ZIP 28318 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28312
Fayetteville (28312)
18,538 residents
- 28382 7,056
Roseboro (28382)
7,056 residents
- 28391 5,302
Stedman (28391)
5,302 residents
- 28318 4,627
Autryville (28318)
4,627 residents
- 28344 3,415
Godwin (28344)
3,415 residents
- 28385 3,029
Salemburg (28385)
3,029 residents
- 28395 2,375
Wade (28395)
2,375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28318 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28318 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28395
Wade (28395)
$84,375 median income
- 28391
Stedman (28391)
$72,955 median income
- 28382
Roseboro (28382)
$68,854 median income
- 28312
Fayetteville (28312)
$67,754 median income
- 28385
Salemburg (28385)
$66,860 median income
- 28318
Autryville (28318)
$56,439 median income
- 28344
Godwin (28344)
$48,737 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28318 ranks #6 of 7 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 28318, 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 (4,627 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 28318 in?
ZIP code 28318 (Autryville) is located in Sampson County, North Carolina. Sampson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sampson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28318?
ZIP code 28318 in Autryville, NC has a population of 4,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28318?
The median household income in ZIP 28318 is $56,439, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28318?
The median home value in ZIP 28318 is $154,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28318?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28318 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28318?
ZIP code 28318 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 373 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28318?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28318 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28318?
In ZIP code 28318, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28318?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28318 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28318?
In ZIP code 28318, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28318?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28318 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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