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Newton Grove, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28366

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

5,061
23/sq mi
$53,310
Median income
$152,400
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newton Grove pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28366 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28366 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 219.1 square miles in Newton Grove, Sampson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 5,061 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 28366 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28366 sits at $53,310 (23% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,332. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $152,400 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $948 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28366 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 28366 sits relative to North Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 28366

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28366.

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 28366, Newton Grove, 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

5,061

Population

219.1

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28366?

42.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 61.2%
African American 24.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$53,310

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$30,332

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28366 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,310 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,062

Total Housing Units

1,602

Occupied Units

460

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$152,400

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$948

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 28366, employing approximately 834 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,293,000.

86

Businesses

834

Employees

$59.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 22.1%
Construction 13 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 9 10.5%
Manufacturing 5 5.8%
Wholesale trade 4 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.7%
Finance and insurance 4 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Sampson County Newton Grove, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28366 in? ▼
ZIP code 28366 (Newton Grove) 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 28366? ▼
ZIP code 28366 in Newton Grove, NC has a population of 5,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28366? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28366 is $53,310, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28366? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28366 is $152,400, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28366? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28366 is White at 61.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28366? ▼
ZIP code 28366 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 834 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28366? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28366 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28366? ▼
In ZIP code 28366, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 28366? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28366 is 27.7 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 28366? ▼
In ZIP code 28366, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28366? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28366 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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Official Data Resources for Newton Grove, NC

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U.S. Census Bureau
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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