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Clinton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28328

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

27,042
41/sq mi
$52,942
Median income
$163,000
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clinton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28328 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28328 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 661.2 square miles in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 27,042 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 28328 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28328 sits at $52,942 (23% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,120. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $163,000 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28328 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 28328 sits relative to North Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 28328

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28328.

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 28328, Clinton, 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

27,042

Population

661.2

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28328?

37.7

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

13.7%

Foreign-Born

White 42.1%
African American 28.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%

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?

$52,942

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$26,120

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28328 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,942 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,920

Total Housing Units

9,302

Occupied Units

1,618

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$163,000

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1985

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28328 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 156
2021 +8.9% 170
2022 +17.0% 199
2023 +19.6% 238
2024 +1.5% 242

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 588 business establishments in ZIP 28328, employing approximately 8,971 people with a combined annual payroll of $430,614,000.

588

Businesses

8,971

Employees

$430.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 113 19.2%
Health care and social assistance 90 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 67 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 60 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 7.1%
Finance and insurance 39 6.6%
Construction 38 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.6%
Manufacturing 23 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.6%
Wholesale trade 19 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.1%
Information 12 2.0%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.5%

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

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Related Areas

Sampson County Clinton, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28328 in? ▼
ZIP code 28328 (Clinton) 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 28328? ▼
ZIP code 28328 in Clinton, NC has a population of 27,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28328? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28328 is $52,942, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28328? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28328 is $163,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28328? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28328 is White at 42.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28328? ▼
ZIP code 28328 has 588 business establishments employing approximately 8,971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28328? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28328 are: Retail trade (113), Health care and social assistance (90), Other services (except public administration) (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28328? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28328 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 28328? ▼
In ZIP code 28328, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 28328? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28328 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28328? ▼
In ZIP code 28328, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28328? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28328 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Clinton, NC

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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