Seven Springs, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28578
Wayne County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,363
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,900
- Median income Near-median income area
- $95,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seven Springs pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28578 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28578 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seven Springs, Wayne County, North Carolina, home to 6,363 residents across 165.3 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28578 reports a modest median household income of $69,900 (1% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,279. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,300 (63% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $786; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 28578 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 28578
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seven Springs, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28578.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
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 28578, Seven Springs, 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
6,363
Population
165.3
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28578?
35.5
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
22.8%
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?
$69,900
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$25,279
Per Capita Income
29.3%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28578 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Seven Springs, 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)
$69,900 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,953housing units
1,953
Total Housing Units
1,428
Occupied Units
525
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,300
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$786
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 28578, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,427,000.
31
Businesses
138
Employees
$4.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 25.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.7% |
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 28578 vs 28508 →
ZIP 28578 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28551
La Grange (28551)
14,093 residents
- 28333
Dudley (28333)
11,830 residents
- 28578
Seven Springs (28578)
6,363 residents
- 28508 2,737
Albertson (28508)
2,737 residents
- 27531 594
Goldsboro (27531)
594 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28578 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28578 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
- 28333
Dudley (28333)
$50,188 median income
- 28551
La Grange (28551)
$49,092 median income
- 28508
Albertson (28508)
$34,567 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28578 ranks the highest of 4 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 28578, 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 (6,363 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 28578 in?
ZIP code 28578 (Seven Springs) is located in Wayne County, North Carolina. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28578?
ZIP code 28578 in Seven Springs, NC has a population of 6,363 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28578?
The median household income in ZIP 28578 is $69,900, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28578?
The median home value in ZIP 28578 is $95,300, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28578?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28578 is White at 39.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28578?
ZIP code 28578 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28578?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28578 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28578?
In ZIP code 28578, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 28578?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28578 is 22.8 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 28578?
In ZIP code 28578, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28578?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28578 is 29.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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