28385 ZIP Code — Salemburg, NC

Sampson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28385 is located in Salemburg, North Carolina, within Sampson County. It covers approximately 39.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,149 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28385

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 $120,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,240. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 38 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 smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28385 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,149

population

39.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28385 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28385

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28385. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salemburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28382 Roseboro (3.2 mi) 28318 Autryville (6.5 mi) 28328 Clinton (10.1 mi) 28344 Godwin (10.9 mi) 28391 Stedman (11 mi) 28312 Fayetteville (12.1 mi) 28395 Wade (14.4 mi) 28366 Newton Grove (15.6 mi) 28334 Dunn (16.1 mi) 28441 Garland (17.7 mi) 28393 Turkey (18.8 mi) 28341 Faison (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,149
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	39.86 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	35.0467
Longitude	-78.5053
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	43.2%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,149

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$69,240

Median household income

$32,338

Per capita income

$120,600

Median home value

$565

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,086

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

238

25–34

220

35–44

116

45–54

106

55–59

177

60–64

163

120

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	268	12.5%
18 and over	1,881	87.5%
65 and over	361	16.8%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.7%

Black or African American 22%

Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

Other race 9.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,226	49.7%
Black or African American	543	22%
Hispanic or Latino	318	12.9%
Other race	238	9.6%
Two or more races	80	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 29.0%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	29.0%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$69,240

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,600
Median rent / month	$565
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	23.4%
1990–1999	27.0%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	40.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	76.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	509	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	84	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	135	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	169	18.8%
Households with children under 18	178	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	274	30.5%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	24.2%
Married	49.2%	56.6%
Separated	2.2%	0.9%
Widowed	4.4%	10.8%
Divorced	2.6%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	11.9%
Kindergarten	28	8.8%
Elementary school	134	42.0%
High school	53	16.6%
College / grad school	66	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Construction 13.5%

Retail trade 12.5%

Public administration 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Professional & management 2.7%

Other services 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.0%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.1

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 36.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,083	96.9%
Spanish	96	4.6%
Other Indo-European	96	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,005	93.3%
Born in same state	2,003	93.2%
Born in different state	1,912	89.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	144	6.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	175	8.1%
Italian	128	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28385

What city is ZIP code 28385 in?

ZIP code 28385 is primarily assigned to Salemburg, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28385 in?

ZIP code 28385 falls within Sampson County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28385 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 28385 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28385?

The median home value in ZIP code 28385 is $120,600.

Does ZIP code 28385 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 28385 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28385?

ZIP code 28385 has an estimated population of 2,149 residents, with a density of 54 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28385 in?

ZIP code 28385 observes the EST timezone.