Salemburg, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28385
Sampson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,029
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,860
- Median income Near-median income area
- $145,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salemburg pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28385 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28385 covers 102.3 square miles in Salemburg, Sampson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,029 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28385 reports a modest median household income of $66,860 (3% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,126. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,800 (44% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $629; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sampson County, so 28385 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 28385
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salemburg, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28385.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 28385, Salemburg, 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
3,029
Population
102.3
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28385?
38.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
3.0%
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?
$66,860
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$34,126
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28385 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Salemburg, 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)
$66,860 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,331housing units
1,331
Total Housing Units
1,090
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,800
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$629
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 28385, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,789,000.
35
Businesses
192
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 22.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.6% |
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 28385 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
- 28344
Godwin (28344)
3,415 residents
- 28385
Salemburg (28385)
3,029 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28385 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28385 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
- 28344
Godwin (28344)
$48,737 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28385 ranks #2 of 4 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 28385, 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 (3,029 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 28385 in?
ZIP code 28385 (Salemburg) 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 28385?
ZIP code 28385 in Salemburg, NC has a population of 3,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28385?
The median household income in ZIP 28385 is $66,860, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28385?
The median home value in ZIP 28385 is $145,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28385?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28385 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28385?
ZIP code 28385 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28385?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28385 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28385?
In ZIP code 28385, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 28385?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28385 is 26.6 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 28385?
In ZIP code 28385, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28385?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28385 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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