28441 ZIP Code — Garland, NC

Sampson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28441 is located in Garland, North Carolina, within Sampson County. It covers approximately 144.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,970 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28441

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 $96,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $41,515. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28441 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,970

population

144.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28441 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28441

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28441. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garland	Acceptable
Garland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28444 Harrells (10.2 mi) 28337 Elizabethtown (10.9 mi) 28328 Clinton (13 mi) 28382 Roseboro (14.8 mi) 28393 Turkey (15.9 mi) 28385 Salemburg (17.7 mi) 28458 Rose Hill (18 mi) 28447 Ivanhoe (18.1 mi) 28399 White Oak (18.8 mi) 28453 Magnolia (19.1 mi) 28318 Autryville (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,970
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	144.41 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	34.8042
Longitude	-78.4021
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	61.0%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,970

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$41,515

Median household income

$23,741

Per capita income

$96,300

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

989

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

148

Under 5

176

5–9

10–14

110

15–19

131

173

20–24

207

170

25–34

203

134

35–44

160

113

45–54

134

55–59

103

60–64

122

148

65–74

177

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	676	22.8%
18 and over	2,294	77.2%
65 and over	516	17.4%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.9%

Black or African American 39.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 5.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,417	44.9%
Black or African American	1,239	39.3%
Hispanic or Latino	185	5.9%
Other race	182	5.8%
Two or more races	86	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	46	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 13.2%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	13.2%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	0.1%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$41,515

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 36.9%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,300
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	54.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	32.6%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	72.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.5%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	374	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	48	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	213	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	433	40.5%
Households with children under 18	295	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	393	36.8%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.6%	32.7%
Married	40.5%	35.1%
Separated	3.3%	3.6%
Widowed	4.8%	16.2%
Divorced	6.9%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.3%
Kindergarten	41	6.3%
Elementary school	176	26.9%
High school	203	31.0%
College / grad school	219	33.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Construction 14.1%

Retail trade 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Other services 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Public administration 5.8%

Professional & management 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.6%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.2%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 36.3%

18 and over 22.2%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	24.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	27.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.8%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,646	89.1%
Spanish	181	6.8%
Other Indo-European	181	6.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,735	92.1%
Born in same state	2,725	91.8%
Born in different state	2,244	75.6%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	235	7.9%
Not a US citizen	29	12.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	149	5%
French	145	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	2.5%
Norwegian	32	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28441

What city is ZIP code 28441 in?

ZIP code 28441 is primarily assigned to Garland, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28441 in?

ZIP code 28441 falls within Sampson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28441?

25% of residents in ZIP code 28441 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28441?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28441 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 28441 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28441?

The median home value in ZIP code 28441 is $96,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 28441 in?

ZIP code 28441 observes the EST timezone.