City

Faison, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Duplin County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,037Population
💰$53,611Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$120,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43%Hispanic: 28.1%Black: 26.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White43.0%
Hispanic28.1%
Black26.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
26%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty38.4% ▲ 284% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma64 (3.9%)
HS Graduate449 (27%)
Some College271 (16.3%)
Associates397 (23.9%)
Bachelors160 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree319 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 23.9%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College16.3%
Associates23.9%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,611 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$120,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units1,366
Vacant Units324

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Faison, NC

Faison is a city in North Carolina, located in Duplin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,037 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Faison is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,611 is below the national average. Approximately 38.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Faison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Faison is moderately educated. 28.9% 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 43.0%.

Faison, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Faison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28341 3,037 $53,611 $120,300 $810 6.6% 28.9% 76.4%