Garland, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28441
Sampson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,198
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Garland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28441 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28441 covers 329.7 square miles in Garland, Sampson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,198 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28441 reports a modest median household income of $51,250 (26% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,868. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,800 (59% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $952; owner occupancy is 79.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sampson County, so 28441 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 28441
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garland, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28441.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 28441, Garland, 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
3,198
Population
329.7
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28441?
42.4
Median Age
41.9%
Male
58.1%
Female
5.6%
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?
$51,250
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$29,868
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28441 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Garland, 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)
$51,250 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
1,195housing units
1,195
Total Housing Units
994
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,800
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$952
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 28441, employing approximately 422 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,632,000.
26
Businesses
422
Employees
$11.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 15.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 28441 vs 28444 →
ZIP 28441 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28337
Elizabethtown (28337)
10,670 residents
- 28441 3,198
Garland (28441)
3,198 residents
- 28444 2,085
Harrells (28444)
2,085 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28441 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28441 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28441
Garland (28441)
$51,250 median income
- 28444
Harrells (28444)
$44,330 median income
- 28337
Elizabethtown (28337)
$36,227 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28441 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 28441, 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 (3,198 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 28441 in?
ZIP code 28441 (Garland) 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 28441?
ZIP code 28441 in Garland, NC has a population of 3,198 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28441?
The median household income in ZIP 28441 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28441?
The median home value in ZIP 28441 is $106,800, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28441?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28441 is White at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28441?
ZIP code 28441 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28441?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28441 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28441?
In ZIP code 28441, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28441?
In ZIP code 28441, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28441?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28441 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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