28349 ZIP Code — Kenansville, NC

Duplin County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28349 is located in Kenansville, North Carolina, within Duplin County. It covers approximately 66.11 square miles and serves a population of 3,765 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28349

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,705. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28349 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,765

population

66.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28398 Warsaw (6.9 mi) 28453 Magnolia (10.4 mi) 28508 Albertson (10.6 mi) 28518 Beulaville (12 mi) 28572 Pink Hill (12.1 mi) 28458 Rose Hill (13.6 mi) 28464 Teachey (14.2 mi) 28466 Wallace (14.4 mi) 28393 Turkey (14.6 mi) 28521 Chinquapin (15.3 mi) 28578 Seven Springs (16.4 mi) 28365 Mount Olive (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,765
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	66.11 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	34.9693
Longitude	-77.9332
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%	55.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.3%	0.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,765

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$61,705

Median household income

$26,516

Per capita income

$118,900

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

1,334

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

109

164

5–9

161

143

10–14

142

15–19

20–24

25–34

299

35–44

295

285

45–54

282

207

55–59

205

151

60–64

149

218

65–74

216

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	842	22.4%
18 and over	2,923	77.6%
65 and over	661	17.6%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.2%

Black or African American 23.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4.6%

Asian 2.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,504	63.2%
Black or African American	920	23.2%
Hispanic or Latino	194	4.9%
Other race	184	4.6%
Asian	95	2.4%
Two or more races	62	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	55.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.3%	0.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$61,705

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,900
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	52.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	40.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	26.6%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	87.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Wood	0.9%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	904	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	42	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	196	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	331	22.5%
Households with children under 18	391	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	470	31.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	12.7%
Married	63.7%	62.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	1.4%	12.1%
Divorced	8.2%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	150	18.6%
Kindergarten	71	8.8%
Elementary school	412	51.2%
High school	22	2.7%
College / grad school	150	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.7%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Retail trade 8.6%

Other services 7.2%

Professional & management 6.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.7

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 47.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	16.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	20.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,546	94.2%
Spanish	149	4.2%
Other Indo-European	149	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,501	93.0%
Born in same state	3,497	92.9%
Born in different state	2,964	78.7%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	264	7.0%
Not a US citizen	86	32.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	440	11.7%
Italian	137	3.6%
Arab	86	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.2%
Irish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28349

What city is ZIP code 28349 in?

ZIP code 28349 is primarily assigned to Kenansville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28349 in?

ZIP code 28349 falls within Duplin County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28349 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 28349 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28349?

19% of residents in ZIP code 28349 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28349?

The median home value in ZIP code 28349 is $118,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 28349?

ZIP code 28349 has an estimated population of 3,765 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28349 in?

ZIP code 28349 observes the EST timezone.