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 Moderate-density area
- $54,139
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 174.8 square miles in Kenansville, Duplin County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,724 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28349 reports a modest median household income of $54,139 (22% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,714. The poverty rate is 21.0%, 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 $106,900 (59% below the average North Carolina ZIP); owner occupancy is 74.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Duplin County, so 28349 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 28349
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenansville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28349.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Retail trade 12
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
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 28349, Kenansville, 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
3,724
Population
174.8
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28349?
43.4
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
3.7%
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?
$54,139
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$28,714
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28349 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Kenansville, 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)
$54,139 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
1,657housing units
1,657
Total Housing Units
1,550
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,900
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28349 vs 28508 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28508 | Albertson, NC | 2,737 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28349, 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 (3,724 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 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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