Dunn, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28334
Harnett County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,908
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,036
- Median income Below-median income area
- $176,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dunn 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
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28334 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28334 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina, with 24,908 residents across 415.1 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28334 reports a modest median household income of $53,036 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,862. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,300 (32% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $830; owner occupancy is 69.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harnett County, so 28334 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 28334
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dunn, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28334.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 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 28334, Dunn, 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
24,908
Population
415.1
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28334?
42.4
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
6.3%
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?
$53,036
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$32,862
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28334 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Dunn, 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)
$53,036 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
10,458housing units
10,458
Total Housing Units
9,051
Occupied Units
1,407
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,300
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$830
Median Rent
1983
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
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28334 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 140 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 155 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 175 |
| 2023 | +22.4% | 214 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 213 |
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 662 business establishments in ZIP 28334, employing approximately 10,378 people with a combined annual payroll of $459,196,000.
662
Businesses
10,378
Employees
$459.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 114 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 80 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 3.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Information | 5 | 0.8% |
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 28334 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28334
Dunn (28334)
24,908 residents
- 27504
Benson (27504)
14,566 residents
- 27521 6,035
Coats (27521)
6,035 residents
- 28344 3,415
Godwin (28344)
3,415 residents
- 28342 298
Falcon (28342)
298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28334 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28334 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28342
Falcon (28342)
$138,125 median income
- 27504
Benson (27504)
$66,724 median income
- 27521
Coats (27521)
$61,590 median income
- 28334 $53,036
Dunn (28334)
$53,036 median income
- 28344 $48,737
Godwin (28344)
$48,737 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28334 ranks #4 of 5 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 28334, 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 (24,908 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 28334 in?
ZIP code 28334 (Dunn) 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 28334?
ZIP code 28334 in Dunn, NC has a population of 24,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28334?
The median household income in ZIP 28334 is $53,036, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28334?
The median home value in ZIP 28334 is $176,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28334?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28334 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28334?
ZIP code 28334 has 662 business establishments employing approximately 10,378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28334?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28334 are: Retail trade (114), Construction (80), Health care and social assistance (78). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28334?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28334 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 28334?
In ZIP code 28334, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 28334?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28334 is 27.2 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 28334?
In ZIP code 28334, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28334?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28334 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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