City

Clinton, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Sampson County  ·  North Carolina

👥26,314Population
💰$48,137Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$152,100Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.2%Hispanic: 26.4%Black: 28.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.2%Race
White40.2%
Hispanic26.4%
Black28.8%
Asian0.6%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma451 (3.1%)
HS Graduate4,827 (32.8%)
Some College2,186 (14.9%)
Associates2,576 (17.5%)
Bachelors1,887 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree2,780 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College14.9%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,137 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$152,100 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$795/mo
Total Housing Units10,846
Vacant Units1,675

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Clinton, NC

Clinton is a city in North Carolina, located in Sampson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,314 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Clinton is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,137 is below the national average. Approximately 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Clinton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $795 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clinton is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.2%.

Clinton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Clinton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28328 26,314 $48,137 $152,100 $795 4.6% 31.7% 62.4%

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