28393 ZIP Code — Turkey, NC

Sampson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28393 is located in Turkey, North Carolina, within Sampson County. It covers approximately 46.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,914 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28393

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($34,699) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28393 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.

1,914

population

46.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28393 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28393

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28393. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Turkey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28398 Warsaw (8.1 mi) 28453 Magnolia (8.6 mi) 28328 Clinton (8.8 mi) 28458 Rose Hill (11.3 mi) 28341 Faison (11.6 mi) 28349 Kenansville (14.6 mi) 28464 Teachey (15.8 mi) 28441 Garland (15.9 mi) 28365 Mount Olive (16.7 mi) 28382 Roseboro (18.1 mi) 28385 Salemburg (18.8 mi) 28444 Harrells (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,914
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	46.87 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	34.9564
Longitude	-78.1913
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	62.4%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,914

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$34,699

Median household income

$27,025

Per capita income

$55,800

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

707

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

136

35–44

45–54

103

139

55–59

166

60–64

148

65–74

176

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	357	18.7%
18 and over	1,557	81.3%
65 and over	441	23.0%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43%

Black or African American 26.4%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Other race 9.4%

Two or more races 5.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	968	43%
Black or African American	595	26.4%
Hispanic or Latino	336	14.9%
Other race	212	9.4%
Two or more races	133	5.9%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	56.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 11.9%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 24.0%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.9%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	24.0%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$34,699

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.5%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 1.7%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,800
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	52.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	25.1%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	9.2%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	88.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	401	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	27	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	203	25.6%
Female householder, no spouse	161	20.3%
Households with children under 18	162	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	325	41.0%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	23.7%
Married	52.6%	52.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.2%
Widowed	6.1%	17.4%
Divorced	10.0%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 51.7%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	25.3%
Kindergarten	2	0.6%
Elementary school	75	22.6%
High school	41	12.3%
College / grad school	130	39.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.7%

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Transportation & utilities 15.6%

Retail trade 5.9%

Other services 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Professional & management 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Construction 3.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	42.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	21.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 53.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	25.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,699	88.8%
Spanish	130	7.7%
Other Indo-European	125	7.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,769	92.4%
Born in same state	1,762	92.1%
Born in different state	1,345	70.3%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	145	7.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	97	5.1%
Italian	66	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	40	2.1%
English	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	72.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28393

What city is ZIP code 28393 in?

ZIP code 28393 is primarily assigned to Turkey, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28393 in?

ZIP code 28393 falls within Sampson County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28393?

10% 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 28393 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 28393 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28393?

20% of residents in ZIP code 28393 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 28393 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 28393 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 28393 in?

ZIP code 28393 observes the EST timezone.