Roseboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28382
Sampson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,056
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,854
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roseboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28382 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28382 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina, home to 7,056 residents across 305.5 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28382 reports a modest median household income of $68,854 (0% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,495. The poverty rate is 21.5%, 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 $158,200 (39% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $964; owner occupancy is 77.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sampson County, so 28382 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 28382
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roseboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28382.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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 28382, Roseboro, 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
7,056
Population
305.5
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28382?
37.6
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
8.5%
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?
$68,854
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$28,495
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28382 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Roseboro, 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)
$68,854 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
2,980housing units
2,980
Total Housing Units
2,322
Occupied Units
658
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,200
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$964
Median Rent
1983
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 28382, employing approximately 840 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,264,000.
86
Businesses
840
Employees
$30.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 19.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 10 | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 28382 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28382
Roseboro (28382)
7,056 residents
- 28318
Autryville (28318)
4,627 residents
- 28385
Salemburg (28385)
3,029 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28382 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28382 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28382
Roseboro (28382)
$68,854 median income
- 28385
Salemburg (28385)
$66,860 median income
- 28318
Autryville (28318)
$56,439 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28382 ranks the highest of 3 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 28382, 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 (7,056 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 28382 in?
ZIP code 28382 (Roseboro) 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 28382?
ZIP code 28382 in Roseboro, NC has a population of 7,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28382?
The median household income in ZIP 28382 is $68,854, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28382?
The median home value in ZIP 28382 is $158,200, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28382?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28382 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28382?
ZIP code 28382 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 840 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28382?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28382 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28382?
In ZIP code 28382, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 28382?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28382 is 29.6 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 28382?
In ZIP code 28382, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28382?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28382 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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