Zip code 28382: Roseboro, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28382?

28382 is assigned to Roseboro, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28382 in?

28382 is mostly in Sampson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 28382?

About 6,961 people live in 28382, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28382?

The median household income in 28382 is $68,854.

Q: What zip codes are near 28382?

The closest zip codes to 28382 are 28318, 28385, 28312, 28391, 28441.

Residential delivery areaSampson CountyEastern Time

Population

6,961

Median household income

$69K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$158K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$964/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

113 sq mi

62 people/sq mi

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

About 28382

28382 is a small-town zip code in Roseboro, North Carolina (Sampson County), covering 113 sq mi of land. About 6,961 people live here, or 62 per square mile. The median resident is 37.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $68,854 a year, 15% below the national median of $80,734. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $158,200, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $964 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.6 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 28382 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy22.1%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%181st of 789 in NC
Uninsured rate16.7%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%78th of 797 in NC
Poverty rate21.5%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%123rd of 788 in NC
Veterans9.1%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%215th of 801 in NC
Unemployment rate7.2%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%147th of 799 in NC
Diversity index61.8
76th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4137th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate77.3%
72nd
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%338th of 788 in NC
Average commute29.6 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min205th of 771 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.454
65th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477284th of 781 in NC
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%299th of 798 in NC
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%462nd of 802 in NC
Residents under 1823.5%
63rd
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%221st of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents8.5%
45th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%176th of 802 in NC
Government workers12.7%
42nd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%494th of 798 in NC
Median age37.6
39th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1609th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters47.5%
37th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%369th of 760 in NC
Median household income$68,854
34th
U.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388308th of 748 in NC
Broadband access88%
23rd
U.S. 91% · NC 90.1%383rd of 788 in NC
Median gross rent$964
18th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228342nd of 688 in NC
Self-employed workers6.8%
17th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%637th of 798 in NC
Per capita income$28,495
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385605th of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$36,719
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279605th of 788 in NC
Population6,961
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404379th of 802 in NC
Median home value$158,200
11th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900589th of 757 in NC
Population density62/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi576th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher13.4%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%680th of 799 in NC
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%581st of 798 in NC
Work from home3.2%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%680th of 799 in NC

Measure	28382	Sampson	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	22.1%	16.4%	12.5%	10.1%	95th	181st of 789
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.7%	15.6%	9.9%	8.4%	91st	78th of 797
Poverty rateWeakness	21.5%	21.8%	13%	12.5%	87th	123rd of 788
Veterans	9.1%	6.9%	7.4%	6.2%	85th	215th of 801
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.2%	5.3%	4.7%	5.2%	81st	147th of 799
Diversity index	61.8	65.1	58.4	61.4	76th	137th of 802
Homeownership rate	77.3%	73.8%	66.6%	65.2%	72nd	338th of 788
Average commute	29.6 min	26.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	72nd	205th of 771
Income inequality (Gini)	0.454	0.451	0.477	0.483	65th	284th of 781
Healthcare workers	10.4%	11.3%	9.5%	9.7%	64th	299th of 798
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	18.1%	17.2%	17.2%	63rd	462nd of 802
Residents under 18	23.5%	24.5%	21.8%	22%	63rd	221st of 802
Foreign-born residents	8.5%	10.6%	9.1%	14.1%	45th	176th of 802
Government workers	12.7%	15.3%	13.8%	14.5%	42nd	494th of 798
Median age	37.6	39.7	39.1	38.9	39th	609th of 802
Rent-burdened renters	47.5%	46.8%	48.9%	51.1%	37th	369th of 760
Median household income	$68,854	$52,432	$72,388	$80,734	34th	308th of 748
Broadband access	88%	84.7%	90.1%	91%	23rd	383rd of 788
Median gross rent	$964	$834	$1,228	$1,413	18th	342nd of 688
Self-employed workers	6.8%	9.2%	9.8%	10%	17th	637th of 798
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,495	$27,307	$41,385	$44,673	15th	605th of 799
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,719	$40,829	$46,279	$49,666	13th	605th of 788
Population	6,961	59,470	10,730,404	334,922,499	11th	379th of 802
Median home value	$158,200	$150,700	$288,900	$332,700	11th	589th of 757
Population density	62/sq mi	63/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	576th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.4%	16.2%	35.7%	35.7%	7th	680th of 799
Tech workers	0.5%	1.7%	3.9%	3.8%	6th	581st of 798
Work from home	3.2%	4.9%	16.3%	15.1%	3rd	680th of 799

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

13%

5–17

12%

18–24

13%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.6

Under 18

23.5%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White55%
Black23%
Hispanic17%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.9%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

61.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 2,322
Average household size: 3
Family households: 76.6%
Married couples: 52.7%
Living alone: 22.6%
Veterans (of adults): 9.1%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

28382

$68,854

Sampson Co.

$52,432

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,495

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.454

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28382

$158,200

Sampson Co.

$150,700

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28382

$964

Sampson Co.

$834

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

0.2%

5–19 units

0.3%

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,980
Owner-occupied: 77.3%
Vacant: 22.1%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.8%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

21%

20–29

19%

30–44

20%

45–59

22%

60+

Average commute

29.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Construction and repair

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

10%

Management

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Food service

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Computer and math

0.5%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Construction

13%

Retail

13%

Manufacturing

Agriculture and mining

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$36,719

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28382	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,677	$74,888
Service	$23,570	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,962	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,668	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,194	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

28%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2%
Households with broadband: 88%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.8%
No internet access: 10.9%
Without health insurance: 16.7%
Limited-English households: 4.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Roseboro
State: North Carolina
County: Sampson County
Center point: 34.9266° N, 78.5604° W
Land area: 113 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28382 spans 2 counties

Sampson County87% of land
Cumberland County13% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Roseboro1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 28382

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28318	Autryville, NC	6.8 mi	3,644	$56,439	$154,200
28385	Salemburg, NC	9.1 mi	2,575	$66,860	$145,800
28312	Fayetteville, NC	10 mi	19,793	$67,754	$218,000
28391	Stedman, NC	11 mi	5,963	$72,955	$210,900
28441	Garland, NC	11 mi	2,532	$51,250	$106,800
28328	Clinton, NC	14 mi	26,927	$52,942	$163,000
28399	White Oak, NC	14 mi	1,819	$33,512	$155,700
28329	Clinton, NC · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
28395	Wade, NC	17 mi	2,688	$84,375	$263,000
28344	Godwin, NC	17 mi	4,806	$48,737	$187,300
28309	Fayetteville, NC · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
28342	Falcon, NC	19 mi	145	$138,125	$192,500

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Questions about 28382

What city is zip code 28382?

28382 is assigned to Roseboro, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28382 in?

28382 is mostly in Sampson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 28382?

About 6,961 people live in 28382, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28382 in?

28382 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28382?

The median household income in 28382 is $68,854.

What zip codes are near 28382?

The closest zip codes to 28382 are 28318, 28385, 28312, 28391, 28441.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28382, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.