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 Moderate-density area
- $57,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bladenboro, Bladen County, North Carolina, home to 9,229 residents across 310.7 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28320 reports a modest median household income of $57,500 (17% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,637. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,800 (61% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $756; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bladen County, so 28320 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 28320
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bladenboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28320.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 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 28320, Bladenboro, 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
9,229
Population
310.7
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28320?
41.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
3.1%
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?
$57,500
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,637
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28320 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Bladenboro, 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)
$57,500 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
3,792housing units
3,792
Total Housing Units
3,116
Occupied Units
676
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,800
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28320 vs 28332 →
ZIP 28320 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28320
Bladenboro (28320)
9,229 residents
- 28433
Clarkton (28433)
5,050 residents
- 28332 482
Dublin (28332)
482 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28320 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28320 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28332
Dublin (28332)
$77,250 median income
- 28320
Bladenboro (28320)
$57,500 median income
- 28433
Clarkton (28433)
$36,944 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28320, 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 (9,229 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 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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