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Vass, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28394

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

5,164
46/sq mi
$79,643
Median income
$300,800
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vass pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28394 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28394 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vass, Moore County, North Carolina, home to 5,164 residents across 113.0 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28394 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,643 (15% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,259. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $300,800 (16% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,100 monthly, and 79.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Moore County, letting you compare 28394 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 28394

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vass, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28394.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28394, Vass, 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

5,164

Population

113.0

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28394?

38.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.0%
African American 9.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$79,643

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$37,259

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28394 ranks nationally

Vass, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,643 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,794

Total Housing Units

2,330

Occupied Units

464

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$300,800

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,100

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+20.9%

YoY Change (2022)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28394 have increased 20.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +10.7% 162
2018 -7.3% 150
2020 – 168
2021 -2.0% 164
2022 +20.9% 199

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 28394, employing approximately 728 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,895,000.

103

Businesses

728

Employees

$26.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 15 14.6%
Construction 14 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.8%
Educational services 5 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.9%

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 28394 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28394 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28394 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28394 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28350 Lakeview, NC 305 4.8 mi
28326 Cameron, NC 17,646 5.8 mi
28387 Southern Pines, NC 13,921 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Moore County

28374 standard
Pinehurst, NC
Pop: 15,990
28327 standard
Carthage, NC
Pop: 15,433
28387 standard
Southern Pines, NC
Pop: 13,921
28315 standard
Aberdeen, NC
Pop: 11,681
27376 standard
West End, NC
Pop: 9,386
27325 standard
Robbins, NC
Pop: 6,704

Related Areas

Moore County Vass, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28394 in? ▼
ZIP code 28394 (Vass) is located in Moore County, North Carolina. Moore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/moore-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28394? ▼
ZIP code 28394 in Vass, NC has a population of 5,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28394? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28394 is $79,643, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28394? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28394 is $300,800, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28394? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28394 is White at 73.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28394? ▼
ZIP code 28394 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28394? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28394 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28394? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28394 increased by 20.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28394? ▼
In ZIP code 28394, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 28394? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28394 is 29.1 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 28394? ▼
In ZIP code 28394, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28394? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28394 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.