City

Garland, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Sampson County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,913Population
💰$42,656Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$104,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.7%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 39.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White43.7%
Hispanic8.6%
Black39.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
16%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (1.6%)
HS Graduate669 (38.7%)
Some College192 (11.1%)
Associates305 (17.7%)
Bachelors255 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree278 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College11.1%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,656 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$104,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$928/mo
Total Housing Units1,307
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About Garland, NC

Garland is a city in North Carolina, located in Sampson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,913 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Garland is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,656 is below the national average. Approximately 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Garland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $928 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garland is moderately educated. 30.9% 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 43.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Garland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28441 2,913 $42,656 $104,800 $928 7.2% 30.9% 72.2%