28341 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28341, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28341 is a zip code in Duplin County and Sampson County, North Carolina, which covers Faison, Wolfscrape, Halls, Piney Grove, and Turkey, with a total population of 3,954 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 28341 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28341.

The estimated population of people living in 28341 is 3,954, with a median age of 35.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28341 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,954
 -16.79% -10.24%
2020
4,752
 -5.85% -
2019
5,047
+4.21%
-
2018
4,843
+9.94%
-
2017
4,405
 - -

Population of 28341 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28341 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
45.9%
39%
 +17.69%
Black/African American
19.9%
25%
 -20.40%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
32.1%
33.9%
 -5.31%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.9%
 +10.53%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28341 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 28341 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28341 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28341 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.9 -4.52% 40.2 +1.01% 33.6 -8.7%
2020 37.6 +6.82% 39.8 +12.75% 36.8 +5.14%
2019 35.2 -1.4% 35.3 -1.94% 35 -0.85%
2018 35.7 -6.79% 36 -13.04% 35.3 0%
2017 38.3 - 41.4 - 35.3 -

The median age of the 28341 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 28341 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 274 -39.78% 319 -19.84% 175 242
10 to 19 389 +21.69% 384 +43.3% 454 553
20 to 29 154 -33.82% 337 -15.78% 88 234
30 to 39 123 +34.72% 331 -7.81% 157 294
40 to 49 297 +28.54% 290 -15.96% 351 238
50 to 59 363 -71.32% 258 -53.48% 150 112
60 to 69 168 1.92% 372 -8.06% 164 330
70+ 179 +28.68% 167 +9.28% 233 179

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28341 zip code is $47,367.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 28341.

  • Under 25
    $71,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,875.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,889.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,829.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28341 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 28341, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 28341 is currently $56,514.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.76% of households in 28341 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 28341 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28341 is $18,329.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28341 by the total population of 28341.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28341 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28341 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28341 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28341 zip over the age of 16 is 2,884.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 28341 is 51.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 28341 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 354 38.40% 52.20%
20 to 24 years 262 81.30% 58.20%
25 to 29 years 60 95.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 187 66.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 578 82.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 427 83.80% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 110 74.50% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 386 56.50% 7.80%
65 to 74 years 214 10.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 306 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28341. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,844 59.10% 11.80%
Black or African American 657 58.00% 13.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 326 55.80% 21.40%
Two or more races 57 87.70% 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino 783 64.00% 29.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,411 56.00% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28341 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 28341 is 1,483, with median earnings of $31,383.00.

Women in 28341 are earning approximately 82.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,483 $31,383.00
Male 676 $34,032.00
Female 807 $28,165.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28341 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 116 $16,071.00
Business and Financial 58 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $38,125.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 97 $28,447.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $57,768.00
Healthcare Support 111 $30,650.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 71 $18,650.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $36,346.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00
Sales 63 $7,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 179 $40,654.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $16,842.00
Construction and Extraction 104 $19,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $33,378.00
Production 91 $39,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 91 $16,964.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28341 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 28341.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 75 $51,875.00 41 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 58 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 16 $38,125.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 94 $28,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 73 $57,768.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 111 $30,650.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $0.00 42 $18,900.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 77 $41,328.00 63 $5,337.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 11 $0.00 52 $7,045.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $25,987.00 152 $41,047.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 60 $17,105.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 104 $19,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $33,378.00 0 $0.00
Production 56 $40,667.00 35 $24,306.00
Transportation and Material Moving 89 $17,015.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,181 households in 28341, with an average household size of 3.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 855 families living in the 28341 zip code with an average family size of 3.97 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 28341:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 566 90 199 326
Average Household Size 3.97 6.06 3.77 1.05
Total Families 566 90 199 0
Average Household Size 3.97 4.5 3.75 0

Poverty

Of the 855 families living in 28341, 17.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28341:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,602 housing units in 28341.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,181 73.72%
Vacant 421 26.28%

17.79% of the total 1,602 housing units in 28341 are rental units. This is approximately 285 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 787 are occupied by the owner - or 49.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28341 is $607.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28341 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    109
  • Less than $500
    60
  • $500 to $999
    195
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    30
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28341 is $96,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28341 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    106
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    299
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    132
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    119
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    110
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    19
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28341. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28341 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    295
  • 1940 to 1949
    41
  • 1950 to 1959
    117
  • 1960 to 1969
    200
  • 1970 to 1979
    343
  • 1980 to 1989
    145
  • 1990 to 1999
    233
  • 2000 to 2009
    207
  • 2010 to 2013
    19
  • 2014 or later
    2

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 28341 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    66
  • 1 vehicle available
    252
  • 2 vehicles available
    455
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    408

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28341 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28341 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28341.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    158
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    172
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    178
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    304
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    149
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    38
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    162
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    21
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    26
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    59
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    54
  • 90 or more minutes
    52

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28341 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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