28392 ZIP Code — Tar Heel, NC

Bladen County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28392 is located in Tar Heel, North Carolina, within Bladen County. It covers approximately 37.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28392

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28392 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,727

population

37.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28392 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28392

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28392. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tar Heel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28399 White Oak (4.6 mi) 28384 Saint Pauls (9.5 mi) 28348 Hope Mills (13.4 mi) 28320 Bladenboro (13.6 mi) 28306 Fayetteville (13.8 mi) 28358 Lumberton (14.3 mi) 28371 Parkton (14.6 mi) 28337 Elizabethtown (15.2 mi) 28360 Lumberton (16.6 mi) 28312 Fayetteville (16.7 mi) 28386 Shannon (18.4 mi) 28357 Lumber Bridge (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,727
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	37.43 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	34.7530
Longitude	-78.8095
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	64.1%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,727

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

Median household income

$52,241

Per capita income

$106,500

Median home value

$903

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

33.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

570

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

184

45–54

168

55–59

60–64

130

65–74

120

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	16.3%
18 and over	1,446	83.7%
65 and over	364	21.1%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.9%

Black or African American 28.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,132	62.9%
Black or African American	520	28.9%
Two or more races	75	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	74	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 19.2%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 0.1%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 5.0%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.2%
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	0.1%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	5.0%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	11.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 40.0%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,500
Median rent / month	$903
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	1.2%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	30.0%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	0.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.2%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Wood	5.7%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	378	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	96	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	126	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	203	25.3%
Households with children under 18	140	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	34.4%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	30.2%
Married	55.3%	48.9%
Separated	0.1%	1.7%
Widowed	7.5%	10.2%
Divorced	10.7%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	14.9%
Kindergarten	3	1.7%
Elementary school	134	76.6%
High school	12	6.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.7%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Retail trade 17.2%

Public administration 16.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Professional & management 2.3%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.2%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 33.2%

Under 18 years 90.6%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 15.6%

Female-led households 84.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,595	92.4%
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)	1,727	100.0%
Born in same state	1,727	100.0%
Born in different state	1,380	79.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	668	38.7%
Italian	47	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28392

What city is ZIP code 28392 in?

ZIP code 28392 is primarily assigned to Tar Heel, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28392 in?

ZIP code 28392 falls within Bladen County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28392?

33% of residents in ZIP code 28392 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28392 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 28392 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28392 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 28392 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28392?

The median home value in ZIP code 28392 is $106,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 28392 in?

ZIP code 28392 observes the EST timezone.