Clarkton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28433
Bladen County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,050
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,944
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarkton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28433 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28433 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarkton, Bladen County, North Carolina, home to 5,050 residents across 290.2 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28433 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,944 (47% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,217. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,600 (37% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $922; owner occupancy is 75.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bladen County, so 28433 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 28433
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarkton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28433.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 28433, Clarkton, 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
5,050
Population
290.2
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28433?
44.5
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$36,944
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$23,217
Per Capita Income
28.1%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28433 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Clarkton, 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)
$36,944 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
2,085housing units
2,085
Total Housing Units
1,742
Occupied Units
343
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,600
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$922
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 43 business establishments in ZIP 28433, employing approximately 517 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,445,000.
43
Businesses
517
Employees
$26.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.9% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 20.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.0% |
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 28433 vs 28320 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28320 | Bladenboro, NC | 9,229 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28433, 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 (5,050 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 28433 in?
ZIP code 28433 (Clarkton) is located in Bladen County, North Carolina. Bladen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bladen-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28433?
ZIP code 28433 in Clarkton, NC has a population of 5,050 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28433?
The median household income in ZIP 28433 is $36,944, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28433?
The median home value in ZIP 28433 is $163,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28433?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28433 is African American at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28433?
ZIP code 28433 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28433?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28433 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28433?
In ZIP code 28433, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 28433?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28433 is 30.9 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 28433?
In ZIP code 28433, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28433?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28433 is 28.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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