Cameron, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28326
Harnett County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,646
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,431
- Median income Near-median income area
- $267,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cameron pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28326 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 28326 (Cameron, NC) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.6 in 2023 to 210.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28326 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cameron, Harnett County, North Carolina, home to 17,646 residents across 301.1 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28326 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,431 (9% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,302. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $267,400 (3% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,615; 65.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harnett County, so 28326 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 28326
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cameron, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28326.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 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 28326, Cameron, 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
17,646
Population
301.1
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28326?
31.2
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
4.4%
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?
$75,431
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$29,302
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28326 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Cameron, 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)
$75,431 Top 29% higher than 71% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,443housing units
9,443
Total Housing Units
8,476
Occupied Units
967
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,400
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,615
Median Rent
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28326 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.3% | 148 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 159 |
| 2022 | +25.5% | 199 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 218 |
| 2024 | -3.4% | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 169 business establishments in ZIP 28326, employing approximately 2,206 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,512,000.
169
Businesses
2,206
Employees
$80.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 22 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 11.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
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 28326 vs 28394 →
ZIP 28326 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27332
Sanford (27332)
30,236 residents
- 28326
Cameron (28326)
17,646 residents
- 28394 5,164
Vass (28394)
5,164 residents
- 28310 3,459
Fort Bragg (28310)
3,459 residents
- 28350 305
Lakeview (28350)
305 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28326 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28326 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28394
Vass (28394)
$79,643 median income
- 27332
Sanford (27332)
$78,447 median income
- 28326
Cameron (28326)
$75,431 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28326 ranks #3 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 28326, 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 (17,646 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 28326 in?
ZIP code 28326 (Cameron) is located in Harnett County, North Carolina. Harnett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harnett-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28326?
ZIP code 28326 in Cameron, NC has a population of 17,646 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28326?
The median household income in ZIP 28326 is $75,431, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28326?
The median home value in ZIP 28326 is $267,400, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28326?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28326 is White at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28326?
ZIP code 28326 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 2,206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28326?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28326 are: Accommodation and food services (31), Other services (except public administration) (25), Construction (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28326?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28326 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28326?
In ZIP code 28326, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 28326?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28326 is 32.2 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 28326?
In ZIP code 28326, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28326?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28326 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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