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 Moderate-density area
- $52,942
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28328 (Clinton, NC) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.1 in 2023 to 241.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28328 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, with 27,042 residents across 661.2 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28328 reports a modest median household income of $52,942 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,120. The poverty rate is 24.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,000 (37% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $839; owner occupancy is 65.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 28328.
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 28328
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28328.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 42
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 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 28328, Clinton, 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
27,042
Population
661.2
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28328?
37.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
13.7%
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?
$52,942
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,120
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28328 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Clinton, 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)
$52,942 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
10,920housing units
10,920
Total Housing Units
9,302
Occupied Units
1,618
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,000
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28328, 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 (27,042 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 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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