Zip code 28393: Turkey, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28393?

28393 is assigned to Turkey, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28393 in?

28393 is mostly in Sampson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 28393?

About 1,707 people live in 28393, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28393?

The median household income in 28393 is $37,544.

Q: What zip codes are near 28393?

The closest zip codes to 28393 are 28398, 28329, 28328, 28341, 28453.

Residential delivery areaSampson CountyEastern Time

Population

1,707

Median household income

$38K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$59K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$981/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

47 sq mi

36 people/sq mi

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

About 28393

28393 is a rural zip code in Turkey, North Carolina (Sampson County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 1,707 people live here, or 36 per square mile. The median resident is 44.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $37,544 a year, about 47% of the national median of $80,734. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $58,500, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $981 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.8 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 28393 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate22.2%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%112th of 788 in NC
Median age44.4
83rd
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1311th of 802 in NC
Veterans8.7%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%248th of 801 in NC
Homeownership rate81%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%253rd of 788 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.468
74th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477215th of 781 in NC
Average commute29.8 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min194th of 771 in NC
Unemployment rate6.3%
72nd
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%197th of 799 in NC
Uninsured rate9.6%
69th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%395th of 797 in NC
Diversity index58.4
68th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4199th of 802 in NC
Residents under 1823.9%
66th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%208th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older17.6%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%488th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters50.8%
50th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%284th of 760 in NC
Housing vacancy6.4%
48th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%665th of 789 in NC
Foreign-born residents4.9%
29th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%358th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$981
20th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228325th of 688 in NC
Median earnings per worker$37,770
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279560th of 788 in NC
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%523rd of 798 in NC
Government workers8.9%
11th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%677th of 798 in NC
Per capita income$24,130
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385709th of 799 in NC
Self-employed workers5.6%
7th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%693rd of 798 in NC
Population density36/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi691st of 802 in NC
Work from home3.7%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%665th of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher10.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%725th of 799 in NC
Population1,707
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404628th of 802 in NC
Median household income$37,544
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388715th of 748 in NC
Median home value$58,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900754th of 757 in NC
Broadband access62.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%766th of 788 in NC
Healthcare workers2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%741st of 798 in NC

Measure	28393	Sampson	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Poverty rateWeakness	22.2%	21.8%	13%	12.5%	88th	112th of 788
Median age	44.4	39.7	39.1	38.9	83rd	311th of 802
Veterans	8.7%	6.9%	7.4%	6.2%	83rd	248th of 801
Homeownership rateStrength	81%	73.8%	66.6%	65.2%	81st	253rd of 788
Income inequality (Gini)	0.468	0.451	0.477	0.483	74th	215th of 781
Average commute	29.8 min	26.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	73rd	194th of 771
Unemployment rate	6.3%	5.3%	4.7%	5.2%	72nd	197th of 799
Uninsured rate	9.6%	15.6%	9.9%	8.4%	69th	395th of 797
Diversity index	58.4	65.1	58.4	61.4	68th	199th of 802
Residents under 18	23.9%	24.5%	21.8%	22%	66th	208th of 802
Residents 65 and older	17.6%	18.1%	17.2%	17.2%	58th	488th of 802
Rent-burdened renters	50.8%	46.8%	48.9%	51.1%	50th	284th of 760
Housing vacancy	6.4%	16.4%	12.5%	10.1%	48th	665th of 789
Foreign-born residents	4.9%	10.6%	9.1%	14.1%	29th	358th of 802
Median gross rent	$981	$834	$1,228	$1,413	20th	325th of 688
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,770	$40,829	$46,279	$49,666	16th	560th of 788
Tech workers	0.9%	1.7%	3.9%	3.8%	11th	523rd of 798
Government workers	8.9%	15.3%	13.8%	14.5%	11th	677th of 798
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,130	$27,307	$41,385	$44,673	7th	709th of 799
Self-employed workers	5.6%	9.2%	9.8%	10%	7th	693rd of 798
Population density	36/sq mi	63/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	691st of 802
Work from home	3.7%	4.9%	16.3%	15.1%	4th	665th of 799
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.7%	16.2%	35.7%	35.7%	3rd	725th of 799
Population	1,707	59,470	10,730,404	334,922,499	2nd	628th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$37,544	$52,432	$72,388	$80,734	2nd	715th of 748
Median home value	$58,500	$150,700	$288,900	$332,700	1st	754th of 757
Broadband accessWeakness	62.9%	84.7%	90.1%	91%	1st	766th of 788
Healthcare workers	2%	11.3%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	741st of 798

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

13%

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

22%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.4

Under 18

23.9%

65 and over

17.6%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black28%
Hispanic14%
Asian2%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

58.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

Households

Households: 688
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 63.5%
Married couples: 43.8%
Living alone: 34.2%
Veterans (of adults): 8.7%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

40%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

0.9%

$200k+

Median household income

28393

$37,544

Sampson Co.

$52,432

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,130

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.468

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28393

$58,500

Sampson Co.

$150,700

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28393

$981

Sampson Co.

$834

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

51%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.8%

Mobile home

49%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 735
Owner-occupied: 81%
Vacant: 6.4%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

28%

20–29

34%

30–44

45–59

13%

60+

15%

Average commute

29.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

24%

Office and admin

14%

Transportation and moving

13%

Management

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Construction and repair

Food service

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Sales

Industries

Manufacturing

36%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

Education

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.6%

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,770

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28393	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,625	$74,888
Service	$11,875	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,648	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$23,456	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,351	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

50%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
Households with broadband: 62.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.2%
No internet access: 34.7%
Without health insurance: 9.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Turkey
State: North Carolina
County: Sampson County
Center point: 34.9811° N, 78.1895° W
Land area: 47 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28393 spans 2 counties

Sampson County99% of land
Duplin County1% of land

Zip codes near 28393

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28398	Warsaw, NC	7.1 mi	6,417	$47,458	$91,200
28329	Clinton, NC · PO box	7.7 mi	—	—	—
28328	Clinton, NC	8.4 mi	26,927	$52,942	$163,000
28341	Faison, NC	9.6 mi	2,886	$57,431	$119,900
28453	Magnolia, NC	10 mi	3,206	$61,165	$140,500
28458	Rose Hill, NC	13 mi	5,446	$40,338	$115,500
28325	Calypso, NC	13 mi	384	$54,375	$99,600
28349	Kenansville, NC	15 mi	3,775	$54,139	$106,900
28365	Mount Olive, NC	15 mi	15,999	$52,174	$138,800
28464	Teachey, NC	17 mi	2,185	$60,130	$173,800
28441	Garland, NC	18 mi	2,532	$51,250	$106,800
28385	Salemburg, NC	18 mi	2,575	$66,860	$145,800

Zip codes like 28393 elsewhere

Matched on income, home values, age, density, education, housing and commuting

Questions about 28393

What city is zip code 28393?

28393 is assigned to Turkey, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28393 in?

28393 is mostly in Sampson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 28393?

About 1,707 people live in 28393, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28393 in?

28393 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28393?

The median household income in 28393 is $37,544.

What zip codes are near 28393?

The closest zip codes to 28393 are 28398, 28329, 28328, 28341, 28453.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28393, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.