| ZIP Code | 28444 |
|---|---|
| City | Harrells |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Sampson County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 81 ft |
| Latitude | 34.688313 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.319957 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 550 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 351 (19.5%) |
| Associates | 172 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 457 (25.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 254 (14.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,051 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $631/mo ↓ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,287 |
| Vacant Units | 332 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,287 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 332 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 28444 is located in Harrells, North Carolina, within Sampson County. With a population of 2,756, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 28444 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,051 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $631 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 28444 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.6%. Residents are moderately educated — 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.0%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28444 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 28444 in Harrells, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.