Albertson, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28508
Duplin County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,737
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $34,567
- Median income Below-median income area
- $48,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albertson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28508 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28508 covers 91.5 square miles in Albertson, Duplin County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,737 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28508 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,567 (50% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,443. The poverty rate is 35.7%, 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 $48,200 (81% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,061; owner occupancy is 70.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Duplin County, so 28508 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 28508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albertson, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28508.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 28508, Albertson, 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
2,737
Population
91.5
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28508?
50.0
Median Age
56.2%
Male
43.8%
Female
33.8%
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?
$34,567
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$23,443
Per Capita Income
35.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28508 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Albertson, 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)
$34,567 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
899housing units
899
Total Housing Units
854
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$48,200
Median Home Value
-81% vs state ZIP avg
$1,061
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 19 business establishments in ZIP 28508, employing approximately 107 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,513,000.
19
Businesses
107
Employees
$3.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 26.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
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 28508 vs 28578 →
ZIP 28508 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28572
Pink Hill (28572)
6,531 residents
- 28578
Seven Springs (28578)
6,363 residents
- 28349
Kenansville (28349)
3,724 residents
- 28525
Deep Run (28525)
3,132 residents
- 28508
Albertson (28508)
2,737 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28508 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28508 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28578
Seven Springs (28578)
$69,900 median income
- 28525
Deep Run (28525)
$59,191 median income
- 28572
Pink Hill (28572)
$55,660 median income
- 28349
Kenansville (28349)
$54,139 median income
- 28508
Albertson (28508)
$34,567 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28508 ranks #5 of 5 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 28508, 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 (2,737 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 28508 in?
ZIP code 28508 (Albertson) 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 28508?
ZIP code 28508 in Albertson, NC has a population of 2,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28508?
The median household income in ZIP 28508 is $34,567, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28508?
The median home value in ZIP 28508 is $48,200, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28508 is White at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28508?
ZIP code 28508 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28508?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28508 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28508?
In ZIP code 28508, 29.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 28508?
In ZIP code 28508, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28508 is 35.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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