28447 ZIP Code — Ivanhoe, NC

Sampson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28447 is located in Ivanhoe, North Carolina, within Sampson County. It covers approximately 100.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28447

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 $151,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,139) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28447 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,378

population

100.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ivanhoe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28421 Atkinson (5.7 mi) 28448 Kelly (6.7 mi) 28444 Harrells (8 mi) 28478 Willard (11.5 mi) 28435 Currie (12.9 mi) 28456 Riegelwood (13.5 mi) 28434 Council (14.2 mi) 28425 Burgaw (16.6 mi) 28441 Garland (18.1 mi) 28464 Teachey (18.2 mi) 28458 Rose Hill (18.5 mi) 28337 Elizabethtown (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,378
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	100.29 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	34.5809
Longitude	-78.2362
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	63.6%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,378

Population

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$46,139

Median household income

$29,141

Per capita income

$151,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

37.2%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

516

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

128

45–54

121

165

55–59

154

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	241	17.5%
18 and over	1,137	82.5%
65 and over	213	15.5%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55%

Black or African American 43.9%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	758	55%
Black or African American	605	43.9%
Two or more races	15	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 24.5%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	24.5%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$46,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.0%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 16.6%

$1M+ 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	30.3%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.8%
2010–2019	16.7%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	27.6%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	62.6%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.7%
Propane / LP gas	25.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	25	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	77	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	103	27.8%
Households with children under 18	51	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	39.9%
Average household size	3.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	21.3%
Married	33.3%	32.4%
Separated	1.0%	8.3%
Widowed	0.0%	6.7%
Divorced	33.3%	31.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 58.2%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	104	60.1%
High school	69	39.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 26.7%

Manufacturing 21.8%

Retail trade 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 6.2%

Professional & management 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Education & healthcare 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	2.3%
Service	3.5%
Sales & office	49.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	31.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 37.2%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 23.9%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	28.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,310	95.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,362	98.8%
Born in same state	1,362	98.8%
Born in different state	746	54.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.2%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	516	37.4%
French	29	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.7%
Italian	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.9%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28447

What city is ZIP code 28447 in?

ZIP code 28447 is primarily assigned to Ivanhoe, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28447 in?

ZIP code 28447 falls within Sampson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28447?

37% of residents in ZIP code 28447 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 28447 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 28447 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28447 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 28447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28447?

The median home value in ZIP code 28447 is $151,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 28447 in?

ZIP code 28447 observes the EST timezone.