Zip code 28326: Cameron, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28326?

28326 is assigned to Cameron, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28326 in?

28326 is mostly in Harnett County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 28326?

About 26,068 people live in 28326, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28326?

The median household income in 28326 is $75,431.

Q: What zip codes are near 28326?

The closest zip codes to 28326 are 28394, 27332, 28368, 28355, 28350.

Residential delivery areaHarnett CountyEastern Time

Population

26,068

Median household income

$75K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$267K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,615/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

118 sq mi

222 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28326

28326 is a small-town zip code in Cameron, North Carolina (Harnett County), covering 118 sq mi of land. About 26,068 people live here, or 222 per square mile. The median resident is 31.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $75,431 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $267,400, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,615 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.2 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and education.

How 28326 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans18.6%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%27th of 801 in NC
Residents under 1833%
99th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%19th of 802 in NC
Government workers22.4%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%124th of 798 in NC
Unemployment rate7.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%119th of 799 in NC
Average commute32.2 min
84th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min120th of 771 in NC
Diversity index63.8
80th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4101st of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy10.2%
72nd
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%490th of 789 in NC
Healthcare workers11%
71st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%256th of 798 in NC
Poverty rate14.9%
69th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%322nd of 788 in NC
Tech workers4.1%
69th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%140th of 798 in NC
Rent-burdened renters54.1%
63rd
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%217th of 760 in NC
Median gross rent$1,615
62nd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,22860th of 688 in NC
Self-employed workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%395th of 798 in NC
Uninsured rate7.3%
54th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%550th of 797 in NC
Median household income$75,431
44th
U.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388218th of 748 in NC
Homeownership rate65.5%
43rd
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%606th of 788 in NC
Population26,068
42nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404150th of 802 in NC
Median home value$267,400
37th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900280th of 757 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher25.8%
36th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%328th of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$41,972
29th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279396th of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents4.4%
26th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%391st of 802 in NC
Population density222/sq mi
22nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi327th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$29,302
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385575th of 799 in NC
Broadband access86.1%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%453rd of 788 in NC
Work from home6.6%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%533rd of 799 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.374
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477677th of 781 in NC
Median age31.2
6th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1738th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older9%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%748th of 802 in NC

Measure	28326	Harnett	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Veterans	18.6%	11.8%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	27th of 801
Residents under 18	33%	25.4%	21.8%	22%	99th	19th of 802
Government workers	22.4%	17.5%	13.8%	14.5%	91st	124th of 798
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.9%	4.7%	4.7%	5.2%	86th	119th of 799
Average commuteWeakness	32.2 min	32.8 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	84th	120th of 771
Diversity index	63.8	59.6	58.4	61.4	80th	101st of 802
Housing vacancy	10.2%	9.2%	12.5%	10.1%	72nd	490th of 789
Healthcare workers	11%	9.2%	9.5%	9.7%	71st	256th of 798
Poverty rate	14.9%	13.7%	13%	12.5%	69th	322nd of 788
Tech workers	4.1%	3.5%	3.9%	3.8%	69th	140th of 798
Rent-burdened renters	54.1%	45.1%	48.9%	51.1%	63rd	217th of 760
Median gross rent	$1,615	$1,112	$1,228	$1,413	62nd	60th of 688
Self-employed workers	9.9%	8.7%	9.8%	10%	57th	395th of 798
Uninsured rate	7.3%	9.7%	9.9%	8.4%	54th	550th of 797
Median household income	$75,431	$71,287	$72,388	$80,734	44th	218th of 748
Homeownership rate	65.5%	71%	66.6%	65.2%	43rd	606th of 788
Population	26,068	139,150	10,730,404	334,922,499	42nd	150th of 802
Median home value	$267,400	$246,200	$288,900	$332,700	37th	280th of 757
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.8%	24.5%	35.7%	35.7%	36th	328th of 799
Median earnings per worker	$41,972	$43,452	$46,279	$49,666	29th	396th of 788
Foreign-born residents	4.4%	6.5%	9.1%	14.1%	26th	391st of 802
Population density	222/sq mi	234/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	22nd	327th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,302	$33,463	$41,385	$44,673	17th	575th of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	86.1%	85.2%	90.1%	91%	15th	453rd of 788
Work from home	6.6%	8.8%	16.3%	15.1%	14th	533rd of 799
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.374	0.442	0.477	0.483	7th	677th of 781
Median age	31.2	35.6	39.1	38.9	6th	738th of 802
Residents 65 and older	9%	13.7%	17.2%	17.2%	5th	748th of 802

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

11%

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

19%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.2

Under 18

33%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White53%
Black23%
Hispanic14%
Asian1%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other1%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

63.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

44.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 8,476
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 81.3%
Married couples: 63.4%
Living alone: 16.1%
Veterans (of adults): 18.6%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

Median household income

28326

$75,431

Harnett Co.

$71,287

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,302

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.374

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28326

$267,400

Harnett Co.

$246,200

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28326

$1,615

Harnett Co.

$1,112

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 9,443
Owner-occupied: 65.5%
Vacant: 10.2%
Median year built: 2003
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.9%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

11%

20–29

30%

30–44

32%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

32.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

12%

Healthcare

11%

Education

Construction and repair

Management

Transportation and moving

Sales

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Computer and math

Business and finance

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Manufacturing

14%

Public administration

11%

Retail

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Wholesale

0.0%

Median earnings per worker

$41,972

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28326	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,792	$74,888
Service	$20,542	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,125	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,227	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,728	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

25%

Some college

24%

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.4%
Households with broadband: 86.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.7%
No internet access: 7.1%
Without health insurance: 7.3%
Limited-English households: 1.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Cameron
State: North Carolina
County: Harnett County
Center point: 35.2690° N, 79.1547° W
Land area: 118 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28326 spans 3 counties

Harnett County57% of land
Moore County36% of land
Lee County8% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Spout Springs (unincorporated)3% of zip
Cameron1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28326

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28394	Vass, NC	6.1 mi	5,936	$79,643	$300,800
27332	Sanford, NC	7.1 mi	36,947	$78,447	$255,900
28368	Olivia, NC	7.3 mi	50	—	—
28355	Lemon Springs, NC	8.7 mi	0	—	—
28350	Lakeview, NC	9.2 mi	197	—	—
28308	Pope Army Airfield, NC	10 mi	323	—	—
28310	Fort Bragg, NC	12 mi	9,583	—	—
28390	Spring Lake, NC	12 mi	24,000	$62,972	$219,000
27505	Broadway, NC	13 mi	8,152	$79,462	$191,000
28307	Fort Bragg, NC	13 mi	14,263	$51,420	—
27237	Cumnock, NC · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
28387	Southern Pines, NC	14 mi	16,059	$74,830	$410,800

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Questions about 28326

What city is zip code 28326?

28326 is assigned to Cameron, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28326 in?

28326 is mostly in Harnett County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 28326?

About 26,068 people live in 28326, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28326 in?

28326 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28326?

The median household income in 28326 is $75,431.

What zip codes are near 28326?

The closest zip codes to 28326 are 28394, 27332, 28368, 28355, 28350.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28326, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.