Kenansville, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28349

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

3,724
21/sq mi
$54,139
Median income
$106,900
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kenansville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28349 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28349 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 174.8 square miles in Kenansville, Duplin County, North Carolina. The area is home to 3,724 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 28349 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28349 sits at $54,139 (22% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,714. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $106,900 (59% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28349 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Duplin County, so you can benchmark 28349 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 28349

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28349.

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 28349, Kenansville, 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

3,724

Population

174.8

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28349?

43.4

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 60.3%
African American 26.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$54,139

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$28,714

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28349 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,139 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,657

Total Housing Units

1,550

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$106,900

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 28349, employing approximately 1,884 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,422,000.

97

Businesses

1,884

Employees

$103.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 33 34.0%
Retail trade 12 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.3%
Finance and insurance 5 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 5.2%
Construction 4 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.1%
Information 3 3.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
28508 Albertson, NC 2,737 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28349 in?
ZIP code 28349 (Kenansville) 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 28349?
ZIP code 28349 in Kenansville, NC has a population of 3,724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28349?
The median household income in ZIP 28349 is $54,139, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28349?
The median home value in ZIP 28349 is $106,900, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28349?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28349 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28349?
ZIP code 28349 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,884 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28349?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28349 are: Health care and social assistance (33), Retail trade (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28349?
In ZIP code 28349, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 28349?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28349 is 29.5 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 28349?
In ZIP code 28349, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28349?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28349 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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