28399 ZIP Code — White Oak, NC

Bladen County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28399 is located in White Oak, North Carolina, within Bladen County. It covers approximately 79.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,825 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28399

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 $149,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $43,750. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28399 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.

1,825

population

79.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28399 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28399

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28399. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Oak	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28392 Tar Heel (4.6 mi) 28337 Elizabethtown (11.4 mi) 28384 Saint Pauls (13.6 mi) 28312 Fayetteville (14.4 mi) 28320 Bladenboro (14.5 mi) 28348 Hope Mills (14.9 mi) 28306 Fayetteville (15.4 mi) 28371 Parkton (17.4 mi) 28391 Stedman (18.2 mi) 28358 Lumberton (18.2 mi) 28318 Autryville (18.7 mi) 28433 Clarkton (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,825
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	79.26 sq mi
Water area	1.65 sq mi
Latitude	34.7709
Longitude	-78.7316
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	66.0%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,825

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$43,750

Median household income

$24,036

Per capita income

$149,600

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

62.0%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment

623

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

126

35–44

119

45–54

133

55–59

210

60–64

233

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	243	13.3%
18 and over	1,582	86.7%
65 and over	330	18.1%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.5%

Black or African American 35.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9%

Two or more races 6.2%

Other race 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	912	45.5%
Black or African American	718	35.8%
Hispanic or Latino	181	9%
Two or more races	124	6.2%
Other race	71	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	61.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	11.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$43,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,600
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	62.0%
Renter occupied	38.0%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	54.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	10.9%
3 bedrooms	65.3%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.7%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	71.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Fuel oil	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	266	37.9%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	133	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	296	42.2%
Households with children under 18	150	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	31.5%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	12.7%
Married	52.2%	35.7%
Separated	2.3%	12.0%
Widowed	2.3%	14.0%
Divorced	9.3%	25.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	108	45.4%
High school	97	40.8%
College / grad school	33	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.4%

Construction 16.8%

Retail trade 15.7%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Public administration 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 1.8%

Professional & management 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	2.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.6%
Carpool	22.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 25.5%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 15.0%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	18.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	381	24.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	62.5%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,776	97.3%
Spanish	42	2.4%
Other Indo-European	42	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,772	97.1%
Born in same state	1,772	97.1%
Born in different state	1,091	59.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	2.9%
Not a US citizen	30	56.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	551	30.2%
Italian	82	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28399

What city is ZIP code 28399 in?

ZIP code 28399 is primarily assigned to White Oak, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28399 in?

ZIP code 28399 falls within Bladen County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28399 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 28399 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 28399 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 28399 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28399?

19% of residents in ZIP code 28399 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28399?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 28399 in?

ZIP code 28399 observes the EST timezone.