| ZIP Code | 28390 |
|---|---|
| City | Spring Lake |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 173 ft |
| Latitude | 35.220889 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.953309 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 19.5% ▲ 95% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.6% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 133 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,050 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 1,686 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 2,688 (20.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,874 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,742 (28.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,750 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,200 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,151/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,204 |
| Vacant Units | 1,528 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,204 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,528 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 28390 is located in Spring Lake, North Carolina, within Cumberland County. With a population of 24,158, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.4 years. Economically, 28390 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28390 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,151 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.9%) and renters (51.1%). Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 28390 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.4%. Residents are well-educated — 42.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.5%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28390 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 28390 in Spring Lake, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 24,158 residents, a median household income of $58,750, and a median home value of $195,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.