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 Moderate-density area
- $79,643
- Median income Near-median income area
- $300,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,259. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $300,800 (16% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 79.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,100.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Moore County, so 28394 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 28394
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vass, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28394.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 28394?
38.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.4%
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?
$79,643
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$37,259
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28394 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Vass, 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)
$79,643 Top 23% higher than 77% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,794housing units
2,794
Total Housing Units
2,330
Occupied Units
464
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$300,800
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28394 vs 28350 →
ZIP 28394 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28326
Cameron (28326)
17,646 residents
- 28387
Southern Pines (28387)
13,921 residents
- 28394 5,164
Vass (28394)
5,164 residents
- 28350 305
Lakeview (28350)
305 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28394 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28394 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28394
Vass (28394)
$79,643 median income
- 28326
Cameron (28326)
$75,431 median income
- 28387
Southern Pines (28387)
$74,830 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28394, 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 (5,164 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 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.
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