PlainZIP

Rose Hill, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28458

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

6,444
23/sq mi
$40,338
Median income
$115,500
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rose Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28458 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28458 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rose Hill, Duplin County, North Carolina, home to 6,444 residents across 286.4 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28458 reports a modest median household income of $40,338 (42% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,990. Local economic indicators show a 22.1% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $115,500 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $787 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Duplin County, letting you compare 28458 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 28458

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rose Hill, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28458.

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 28458, Rose Hill, 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

6,444

Population

286.4

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28458?

41.1

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 39.4%
African American 32.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

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?

$40,338

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$28,990

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28458 ranks nationally

Rose Hill, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,338 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,726

Total Housing Units

2,377

Occupied Units

349

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$115,500

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$787

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 28458, employing approximately 1,492 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,195,000.

74

Businesses

1,492

Employees

$59.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 10 13.5%
Construction 9 12.2%
Manufacturing 8 10.8%
Wholesale trade 4 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.0%

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 28458 vs 28453 →

ZIP 28458 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 28458 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28458 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 28458 ranks #3 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
28453 Magnolia, NC 3,829 4.4 mi
28464 Teachey, NC 2,457 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Duplin County

28466 standard
Wallace, NC
Pop: 10,103
28398 standard
Warsaw, NC
Pop: 8,112
28518 standard
Beulaville, NC
Pop: 7,909
28572 standard
Pink Hill, NC
Pop: 6,531
28341 standard
Faison, NC
Pop: 4,257
28453 standard
Magnolia, NC
Pop: 3,829

Related Areas

Duplin County Rose Hill, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28458 in? ▼
ZIP code 28458 (Rose Hill) is located in Duplin County, North Carolina. Duplin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/duplin-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28458? ▼
ZIP code 28458 in Rose Hill, NC has a population of 6,444 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28458? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28458 is $40,338, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28458? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28458 is $115,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28458? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28458 is White at 39.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28458? ▼
ZIP code 28458 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 1,492 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28458? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28458 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (14), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28458? ▼
In ZIP code 28458, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 28458? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28458 is 28.7 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 28458? ▼
In ZIP code 28458, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28458? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28458 is 22.1% 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.