| ZIP Code | 28344 |
|---|---|
| City | Godwin |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 137 ft |
| Latitude | 35.167989 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.622725 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.31 |
| Below Poverty | 22.2% ▲ 122% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 798 (36.6%) |
| Some College | 312 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 378 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 240 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 444 (20.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,729 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,200 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $780/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,411 |
| Vacant Units | 122 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,411 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 122 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
ZIP code 28344 is located in Godwin, North Carolina, within Cumberland County. With a population of 4,265, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 28344 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,729 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28344 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $124,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $780 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 28344 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.2%. Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.2%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28344 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 28344 in Godwin, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,265 residents, a median household income of $48,729, and a median home value of $124,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.