Faison, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28341
Duplin County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,257
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,431
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Faison 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
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28341 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28341 covers 243.3 square miles in Faison, Duplin County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,257 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28341 reports a modest median household income of $57,431 (17% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,661. The poverty rate is 28.4%, 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 $119,900 (54% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $792; owner occupancy is 81.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Duplin County, so 28341 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 28341
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Faison, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28341.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 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 28341, Faison, 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
4,257
Population
243.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28341?
42.2
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
8.2%
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?
$57,431
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$27,661
Per Capita Income
28.4%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28341 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Faison, 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)
$57,431 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
1,390housing units
1,390
Total Housing Units
1,097
Occupied Units
293
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,900
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$792
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 28341, employing approximately 814 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,003,000.
49
Businesses
814
Employees
$50.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 6 | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.1% |
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 28341 vs 28325 →
ZIP 28341 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28365
Mount Olive (28365)
17,144 residents
- 28398
Warsaw (28398)
8,112 residents
- 28341 4,257
Faison (28341)
4,257 residents
- 28393 2,005
Turkey (28393)
2,005 residents
- 28325 508
Calypso (28325)
508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28341 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28341 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28341
Faison (28341)
$57,431 median income
- 28325
Calypso (28325)
$54,375 median income
- 28365
Mount Olive (28365)
$52,174 median income
- 28398
Warsaw (28398)
$47,458 median income
- 28393
Turkey (28393)
$37,544 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28341 ranks the highest 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 28341, 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 (4,257 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 28341 in?
ZIP code 28341 (Faison) is located in Duplin County, North Carolina. Duplin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/duplin-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28341?
ZIP code 28341 in Faison, NC has a population of 4,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28341?
The median household income in ZIP 28341 is $57,431, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28341?
The median home value in ZIP 28341 is $119,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28341?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28341 is White at 49.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28341?
ZIP code 28341 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 814 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28341?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28341 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (7), Construction (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28341?
In ZIP code 28341, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 28341?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28341 is 28.1 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 28341?
In ZIP code 28341, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28341?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28341 is 28.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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