Warsaw, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28398
Duplin County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,112
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,458
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Warsaw pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28398 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28398 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warsaw, Duplin County, North Carolina, home to 8,112 residents across 252.7 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28398 reports a modest median household income of $47,458 (31% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,064. The poverty rate is 25.8%, 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 $91,200 (65% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $924; owner occupancy is 54.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Duplin County, so 28398 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 28398
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warsaw, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28398.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 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 28398, Warsaw, 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
8,112
Population
252.7
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28398?
37.8
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
16.7%
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?
$47,458
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$23,064
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28398 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Warsaw, 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)
$47,458 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
3,307housing units
3,307
Total Housing Units
2,680
Occupied Units
627
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,200
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$924
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 121 business establishments in ZIP 28398, employing approximately 1,718 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,054,000.
121
Businesses
1,718
Employees
$73.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 12.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
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 28398 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28398
Warsaw (28398)
8,112 residents
- 28341
Faison (28341)
4,257 residents
- 28453
Magnolia (28453)
3,829 residents
- 28393 2,005
Turkey (28393)
2,005 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28398 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28398 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28453
Magnolia (28453)
$61,165 median income
- 28341
Faison (28341)
$57,431 median income
- 28398
Warsaw (28398)
$47,458 median income
- 28393
Turkey (28393)
$37,544 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28398 ranks #3 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 28398, 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 (8,112 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 28398 in?
ZIP code 28398 (Warsaw) is located in Duplin County, North Carolina. Duplin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/duplin-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28398?
ZIP code 28398 in Warsaw, NC has a population of 8,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28398?
The median household income in ZIP 28398 is $47,458, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28398?
The median home value in ZIP 28398 is $91,200, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28398?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28398 is African American at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28398?
ZIP code 28398 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 1,718 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28398?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28398 are: Accommodation and food services (19), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28398?
In ZIP code 28398, 38.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 28398?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28398 is 26.1 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 28398?
In ZIP code 28398, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28398?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28398 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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