PlainZIP

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
$51,250
Median income
$106,800
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,868. Poverty here runs at 15.1%, with unemployment measured at 8.1%. The typical home here is valued at $106,800 (59% below the state average); renters pay a median of $952 monthly, and 79.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 28441, plus 6 more within Sampson County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 28441

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garland, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28441.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 28441?

42.4

Median Age

41.9%

Male

58.1%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 46.3%
African American 32.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

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

$29,868

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28441 ranks nationally

Garland, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,250 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,195

Total Housing Units

994

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$106,800

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28441 ranks #2 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 28441 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 28441 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
28444 Harrells, NC 2,085 9.3 mi
28337 Elizabethtown, NC 10,670 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sampson County

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Pop: 27,042
28382 standard
Roseboro, NC
Pop: 7,056
28366 standard
Newton Grove, NC
Pop: 5,061
28318 standard
Autryville, NC
Pop: 4,627
28344 standard
Godwin, NC
Pop: 3,415
28385 standard
Salemburg, NC
Pop: 3,029

Related Areas

Sampson County Garland, NC North Carolina

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.

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