28338 ZIP Code — Ellerbe, NC

Richmond County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28338 is located in Ellerbe, North Carolina, within Richmond County. It covers approximately 147.02 square miles and serves a population of 3,721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28338

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,854. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28338 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,721

population

147.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellerbe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27281 Jackson Springs (8.6 mi) 27229 Candor (11.2 mi) 28379 Rockingham (11.8 mi) 28347 Hoffman (11.9 mi) 28373 Pinebluff (13.6 mi) 28091 Lilesville (14.2 mi) 28345 Hamlet (15 mi) 27306 Mount Gilead (15.1 mi) 27376 West End (16.2 mi) 28315 Aberdeen (16.5 mi) 27209 Biscoe (16.5 mi) 27242 Eagle Springs (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,721
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	147.02 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	35.0988
Longitude	-79.7509
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	50.1%	60.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	11.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,721

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$56,854

Median household income

$30,722

Per capita income

$133,400

Median home value

$582

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

1,515

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

104

Under 5

136

5–9

104

140

10–14

181

15–19

124

20–24

173

25–34

224

167

35–44

217

205

45–54

266

141

55–59

184

139

60–64

180

156

65–74

204

101

75–84

132

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	871	23.4%
18 and over	2,850	76.6%
65 and over	687	18.5%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49%

Black or African American 23.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

Other race 12.2%

Two or more races 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,085	49%
Black or African American	1,013	23.8%
Hispanic or Latino	538	12.6%
Other race	518	12.2%
Two or more races	84	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	60.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	11.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 18.3%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	18.3%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$56,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,400
Median rent / month	$582
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.5%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	701	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	50	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	379	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	421	27.1%
Households with children under 18	571	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	509	32.8%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	35.3%
Married	56.4%	39.0%
Separated	1.9%	2.8%
Widowed	4.0%	10.6%
Divorced	18.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 20.6%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 18.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	106	11.4%
Kindergarten	28	3.0%
Elementary school	437	46.8%
High school	193	20.7%
College / grad school	169	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Professional & management 11.7%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Public administration 7.6%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Retail trade 6.1%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Construction 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 5.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,481	93.6%
Spanish	301	8.6%
Other Indo-European	288	8.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,532	94.9%
Born in same state	3,508	94.3%
Born in different state	2,899	77.9%
Foreign born	24	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	189	5.1%
Not a US citizen	45	23.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	405	10.9%
Arab	279	7.5%
Italian	94	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.5%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28338

What city is ZIP code 28338 in?

ZIP code 28338 is primarily assigned to Ellerbe, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28338 in?

ZIP code 28338 falls within Richmond County, North Carolina.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28338?

The median home value in ZIP code 28338 is $133,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 28338?

ZIP code 28338 has an estimated population of 3,721 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28338?

The median household income in ZIP code 28338 is $56,854, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28338 in?

ZIP code 28338 observes the EST timezone.