Bladenboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28320

Bladen County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,229
30/sq mi
$57,500
Median income
$100,800
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bladenboro pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28320 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 310.7 square miles in Bladenboro, Bladen County, North Carolina. The area is home to 9,229 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28320 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28320 sits at $57,500 (17% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,637. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $100,800 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $756 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28320 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bladen County, so you can benchmark 28320 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 28320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28320.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28320, Bladenboro, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,229

Population

310.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28320?

41.1

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 17.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$57,500

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$28,637

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28320 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,500 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,792

Total Housing Units

3,116

Occupied Units

676

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$100,800

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 108 business establishments in ZIP 28320, employing approximately 591 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,021,000.

108

Businesses

591

Employees

$20.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 19 17.6%
Construction 16 14.8%
Retail trade 16 14.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.5%
Manufacturing 5 4.6%
Finance and insurance 4 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.7%
Wholesale trade 3 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 28320 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28320 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28320 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28320 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28332 Dublin, NC 482 7.7 mi
28433 Clarkton, NC 5,050 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28320 in?
ZIP code 28320 (Bladenboro) is located in Bladen County, North Carolina. Bladen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bladen-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28320?
ZIP code 28320 in Bladenboro, NC has a population of 9,229 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28320?
The median household income in ZIP 28320 is $57,500, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28320?
The median home value in ZIP 28320 is $100,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28320?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28320 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28320?
ZIP code 28320 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28320?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28320 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (16), Retail trade (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28320?
In ZIP code 28320, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 28320?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28320 is 28.2 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 28320?
In ZIP code 28320, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28320?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28320 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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