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 Moderate-density area
- $53,310
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newton Grove, Sampson County, North Carolina, home to 5,061 residents across 219.1 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28366 reports a modest median household income of $53,310 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,332. 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 $152,400 (41% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $948; owner occupancy is 78.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 28366.
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 28366
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton Grove, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28366.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
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 28366, Newton Grove, 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
5,061
Population
219.1
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28366?
42.8
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
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?
$53,310
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$30,332
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28366 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Newton Grove, 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)
$53,310 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
2,062housing units
2,062
Total Housing Units
1,602
Occupied Units
460
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,400
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28366, 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 (5,061 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 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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