| ZIP Code | 28347 |
|---|---|
| City | Hoffman |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Richmond County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 336 ft |
| Latitude | 35.052588 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.558842 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.16 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 16.7% ▼ 57% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 313 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 371 (33.7%) |
| Associates | 210 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 92 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 92 (8.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $39,414 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $98,600 ▼ 65% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $758/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 486 |
| Vacant Units | 102 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 486 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 102 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.16 |
ZIP code 28347 is located in Hoffman, North Carolina, within Richmond County. With a population of 1,966, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.4 years. Economically, 28347 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $39,414 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28347 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $98,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $758 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 28347 is majority Black (55.95%). Residents are less-educated — 16.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28347 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 28347 in Hoffman, NC is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,966 residents, a median household income of $39,414, and a median home value of $98,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.