Harrells, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28444
Sampson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,085
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,330
- Median income Below-median income area
- $206,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrells pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28444 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28444 covers 231.7 square miles in Harrells, Sampson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,085 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28444 reports a modest median household income of $44,330 (36% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,847. The poverty rate is 21.5%, 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 $206,700 (20% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $619; owner occupancy is 71.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sampson County, so 28444 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 28444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrells, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28444.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 28444, Harrells, 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
2,085
Population
231.7
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28444?
40.1
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
6.5%
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?
$44,330
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$25,847
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28444 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Harrells, 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)
$44,330 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
1,182housing units
1,182
Total Housing Units
941
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,700
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$619
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 28444, employing approximately 327 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,133,000.
29
Businesses
327
Employees
$13.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 20.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 13.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.3% |
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 28444 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28441
Garland (28441)
3,198 residents
- 28444
Harrells (28444)
2,085 residents
- 28447
Ivanhoe (28447)
1,391 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28444 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28444 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28447
Ivanhoe (28447)
$77,134 median income
- 28441
Garland (28441)
$51,250 median income
- 28444
Harrells (28444)
$44,330 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28444 ranks #3 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 28444, 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 (2,085 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 28444 in?
ZIP code 28444 (Harrells) 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 28444?
ZIP code 28444 in Harrells, NC has a population of 2,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28444?
The median household income in ZIP 28444 is $44,330, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28444?
The median home value in ZIP 28444 is $206,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28444?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28444 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28444?
ZIP code 28444 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28444?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28444 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28444?
In ZIP code 28444, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 28444?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28444 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28444?
In ZIP code 28444, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28444?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28444 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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