Ivanhoe, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28447

Sampson County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,391
5/sq mi
$77,134
Median income
$241,300
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ivanhoe pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28447 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28447 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 302.4 square miles in Ivanhoe, Sampson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 1,391 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28447 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28447 sits at $77,134 (12% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $38,131. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $241,300 (7% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28447 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sampson County, so you can benchmark 28447 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28447, Ivanhoe, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,391

Population

302.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28447?

55.8

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 28.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$77,134

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$38,131

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28447 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,134 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

511

Total Housing Units

437

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

3.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.4%
Renter 4.6%

$241,300

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 28447, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,807,000.

11

Businesses

47

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 27.3%

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 28447 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 28447 ranks #3 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 28447 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 28447 ranks the highest of 4 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 7.2 mi
28421 Atkinson, NC 1,521 7.2 mi
28448 Kelly, NC 1,243 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28447 in?
ZIP code 28447 (Ivanhoe) 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 28447?
ZIP code 28447 in Ivanhoe, NC has a population of 1,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28447?
The median household income in ZIP 28447 is $77,134, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28447?
The median home value in ZIP 28447 is $241,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28447?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28447 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28447?
ZIP code 28447 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28447?
In ZIP code 28447, 71.3% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28447?
In ZIP code 28447, approximately 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28447?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28447 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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