28328 ZIP Code — Clinton, NC

Sampson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28328 is located in Clinton, North Carolina, within Sampson County. It covers approximately 245.79 square miles and serves a population of 26,101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28328

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 $126,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $47,087. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28328 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,101

population

245.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28328 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28328

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28328. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clinton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28393 Turkey (8.8 mi) 28382 Roseboro (9.3 mi) 28385 Salemburg (10.1 mi) 28441 Garland (13 mi) 28341 Faison (13.7 mi) 28318 Autryville (15.7 mi) 28398 Warsaw (16.4 mi) 28453 Magnolia (17 mi) 28366 Newton Grove (17.8 mi) 28458 Rose Hill (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,101
Population density	106 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	245.79 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	34.9860
Longitude	-78.3431
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

26,101

Population

106

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$47,087

Median household income

$23,812

Per capita income

$126,800

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

24.9%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

7,493

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

861

Under 5

864

953

5–9

955

1,008

10–14

1,011

855

15–19

857

635

20–24

637

1,349

25–34

1,354

1,747

35–44

1,753

1,814

45–54

1,820

670

55–59

673

739

60–64

742

1,367

65–74

1,371

760

75–84

762

272

85+

272

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,704	25.7%
18 and over	19,397	74.3%
65 and over	4,804	18.4%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43%

Black or African American 23.8%

Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

Other race 12.2%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	13,079	43%
Black or African American	7,229	23.8%
Hispanic or Latino	4,331	14.2%
Other race	3,719	12.2%
Two or more races	947	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	891	2.9%
Asian	236	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$47,087

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,800
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	79.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,905	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	649	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,630	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,990	32.6%
Households with children under 18	3,161	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,166	34.5%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	27.9%
Married	46.3%	39.1%
Separated	3.2%	3.4%
Widowed	3.8%	15.6%
Divorced	10.5%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	372	5.9%
Kindergarten	372	5.9%
Elementary school	3,257	51.9%
High school	1,429	22.8%
College / grad school	840	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 10.7%

Construction 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Other services 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Professional & management 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 24.9%

Under 18 years 40.7%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 38.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	25.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,001	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.3%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,376	93.4%
Spanish	2,171	8.9%
Other Indo-European	2,046	8.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	63	0.3%
Other languages	62	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,721	87.1%
Born in same state	22,629	86.7%
Born in different state	19,639	75.2%
Foreign born	92	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	3,380	12.9%
Not a US citizen	732	21.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,801	6.9%
Arab	1,519	5.8%
Italian	640	2.5%
English	48	0.2%
Irish	22	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	0.1%
Dutch	14	0.1%
German	7	0%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28328

What city is ZIP code 28328 in?

ZIP code 28328 is primarily assigned to Clinton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28328 in?

ZIP code 28328 falls within Sampson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28328?

25% of residents in ZIP code 28328 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28328 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 28328 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28328?

The median home value in ZIP code 28328 is $126,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28328?

The median household income in ZIP code 28328 is $47,087, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28328 in?

ZIP code 28328 observes the EST timezone.