City

Salemburg, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Sampson County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,492Population
💰$72,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$129,400Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.8%Hispanic: 15.3%Black: 12.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White66.8%
Hispanic15.3%
Black12.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma73 (4.2%)
HS Graduate655 (37.5%)
Some College166 (9.5%)
Associates324 (18.6%)
Bachelors284 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree243 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College9.5%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$129,400 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$546/mo
Total Housing Units1,307
Vacant Units253

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
59%
About Salemburg, NC

Salemburg is a city in North Carolina, located in Sampson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,492 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Salemburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,500 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Salemburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $546 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salemburg is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salemburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28385 2,492 $72,500 $129,400 $546 1.9% 30.2% 87.1%