28385 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28385, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28385 is a zip code in Sampson County, North Carolina, which covers Belvoir, Dismal, Herring, Honeycutt, and Mingo, with a total population of 1,923 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 28385 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28385.

The estimated population of people living in 28385 is 1,923, with a median age of 50.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28385 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,923
 -4.42% -27.10%
2020
2,012
 -11.64% -
2019
2,277
 -11.12% -
2018
2,562
 -2.88% -
2017
2,638
 - -

Population of 28385 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28385 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
47.1%
44.7%
 +5.37%
Black/African American
33.7%
46%
 -26.74%
Native
5%
3%
 +66.67%
Hispanic
12.5%
4.3%
 +190.70%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.7%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28385 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 28385 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28385 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28385 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.9 +7.16% 43.8 +27.33% 55.3 +6.76%
2020 47.5 -0.63% 34.4 -16.71% 51.8 -0.19%
2019 47.8 +14.08% 41.3 -1.43% 51.9 +22.12%
2018 41.9 -4.34% 41.9 -3.01% 42.5 -6.18%
2017 43.8 - 43.2 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 28385 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 28385 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 9 312 -130.42% 298 -86.42% 61 86
10 to 19 40 +46.07% 183 -77.18% 60 77
20 to 29 126 +118.07% 138 -38.44% 329 84
30 to 39 40 -1.99% 88 -87.22% 37 30
40 to 49 108 -15.77% 149 -50.13% 89 70
50 to 59 191 -44.31% 269 -23.87% 104 204
60 to 69 145 +53.21% 162 +22.39% 225 177
70+ 137 +31.76% 252 -56.94% 155 135

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28385 zip code is $61,875.00.

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 28385.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,490.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28385 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 28385, 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 28385 is currently $64,818.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 28385 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 28385 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    30.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28385 is $27,363.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28385 by the total population of 28385.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28385 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28385 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
    10.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28385 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28385 zip over the age of 16 is 1,744.

Of those people, a total of 51.70% 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 28385 is 49.20%.

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 28385 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 105 36.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 105 5.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 308 75.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 48 89.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 111 99.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 193 92.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 182 63.20% 8.90%
60 to 64 years 278 43.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 230 24.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 184 0.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28385. 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 902 52.30% 1.60%
Black or African American 593 47.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 96 10.40% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 123 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 30 46.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 159 97.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 870 50.80% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28385 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 28385 is 858, with median earnings of $33,088.00.

Women in 28385 are earning approximately 101.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 858 $33,088.00
Male 494 $32,917.00
Female 364 $33,500.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28385 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 152 $51,818.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $135,909.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $34,722.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 139 $32,476.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $42,008.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00
Sales 32 $19,286.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $26,944.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 47 $39,676.00
Production 52 $7,241.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $68,365.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28385 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 28385.

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 126 $47,250.00 26 $82,679.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $0.00 113 $32,043.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 45 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 57 $42,008.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Sales 25 $52,917.00 7 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 30 $26,944.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 47 $39,676.00 0 $0.00
Production 29 $0.00 23 $48,487.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $68,558.00 4 $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 803 households in 28385, with an average household size of 2.38 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 627 families living in the 28385 zip code with an average family size of 2.53 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 28385:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 454 45 128 176
Average Household Size 2.21 3.73 3.86 1.41
Total Families 454 45 128 0
Average Household Size 2.21 3.73 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 627 families living in 28385, 9.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28385:

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 1,239 housing units in 28385.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 803 64.81%
Vacant 436 35.19%

6.94% of the total 1,239 housing units in 28385 are rental units. This is approximately 86 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 705 are occupied by the owner - or 56.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28385 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28385 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
    12
  • Less than $500
    16
  • $500 to $999
    57
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $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 28385 is $95,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28385 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    158
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    201
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    164
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    68
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    108
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    6
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28385. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28385 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    31
  • 1940 to 1949
    72
  • 1950 to 1959
    145
  • 1960 to 1969
    58
  • 1970 to 1979
    230
  • 1980 to 1989
    45
  • 1990 to 1999
    390
  • 2000 to 2009
    232
  • 2010 to 2013
    36
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 28385 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    26
  • 1 vehicle available
    100
  • 2 vehicles available
    355
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    322

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28385 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28385 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28385.

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
    25
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    71
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    32
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    72
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    114
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    36
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    171
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    42
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    52
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    70
  • 90 or more minutes
    83

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28385 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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