28508 ZIP Code — Albertson, NC

Duplin County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28508 is located in Albertson, North Carolina, within Duplin County. It covers approximately 36.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,736 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 28508

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $45,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $36,404. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 28% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 28508 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

1,736

population

36.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28508 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28508

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28508. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albertson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28572 Pink Hill (7 mi) 28525 Deep Run (7.7 mi) 28578 Seven Springs (8.4 mi) 28349 Kenansville (10.6 mi) 28504 Kinston (13.3 mi) 28518 Beulaville (14.8 mi) 28398 Warsaw (15 mi) 28365 Mount Olive (15.7 mi) 28551 La Grange (15.8 mi) 28333 Dudley (17.3 mi) 27534 Goldsboro (19.1 mi) 28585 Trenton (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,736
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	36.12 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	35.0931
Longitude	-77.8212
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	55.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	0.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,736

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$36,404

Median household income

$19,060

Per capita income

$45,800

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

64.6%

Home ownership

46.9%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

515

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

110

15–19

20–24

138

25–34

119

156

35–44

134

170

45–54

146

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	329	19.0%
18 and over	1,407	81.0%
65 and over	183	10.5%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.3%

Hispanic or Latino 28.9%

Other race 26.6%

Black or African American 6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	886	36.3%
Hispanic or Latino	704	28.9%
Other race	648	26.6%
Black or African American	146	6%
Two or more races	56	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	55.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	0.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 15.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 22.0%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 22.1%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	22.0%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	22.1%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	3.5%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
Median income	$36,404

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.6%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$45,800
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	64.6%
Renter occupied	35.4%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	40.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	27.9%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	78.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	60	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	140	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	157	21.7%
Households with children under 18	238	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	23.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	32.0%
Married	48.5%	48.4%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	5.0%
Divorced	5.2%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 28.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 13.7%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 21.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	151	38.2%
High school	186	47.1%
College / grad school	49	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 29.0%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Retail trade 5.0%

Professional & management 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	5.7%
Natural resources & construction	33.1%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	3.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 46.9%

Under 18 years 93.3%

18 and over 37.0%

Married-couple families 46.3%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.2%
Retirement income	5.7%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	34.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	82.5%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	18.2%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	70.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	22.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,696	97.7%
Spanish	482	28.4%
Other Indo-European	482	28.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,243	71.6%
Born in same state	1,243	71.6%
Born in different state	1,026	59.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	493	28.4%
Not a US citizen	59	12.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	114	6.6%
Italian	70	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	86.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28508

What city is ZIP code 28508 in?

ZIP code 28508 is primarily assigned to Albertson, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28508 in?

ZIP code 28508 falls within Duplin County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28508?

47% of residents in ZIP code 28508 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 28508?

Approximately 28% of households in ZIP code 28508 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28508?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28508?

The median home value in ZIP code 28508 is $45,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 28508 in?

ZIP code 28508 observes the EST timezone.