28398 ZIP Code
Warsaw, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28398 |
| City/Town: | Warsaw |
| County: | Duplin |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,308 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,440 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,006 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,051 |
| Median Home Value: | $84,700 |
| Land Area: | 94.2 sq miles
244.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9898, -78.0642 |
Population Information (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,308 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,601 | 41.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,707 | 58.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 551 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 367 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 451 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 482 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 466 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 698 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 743 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 468 | 7.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 307 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 542 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 723 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 324 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 186 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $84,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $787 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,051 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,510 | 82.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 541 | 17.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,417 | 56.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,093 | 43.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,991 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 252 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 440 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,348 | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,121 | 28.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 316 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 257 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 257 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28398 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,440 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,712 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,006 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,641 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,420 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 221 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,134 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,944 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 186 | 7.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 290 | 12.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,199 | 50.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,161 | 34.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 23 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 179 | 2.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 173 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 539 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 218 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,522 | 24.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,303 | 20.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 187 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28398 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 234 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 200 | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 437 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 319 | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 380 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 299 | 11.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 352 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 257 | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 32 | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28398 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,752 | 72.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 323 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 131 | 5.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 33 | 1.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28398 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 108 | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 106 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 487 | 20.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 16 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 189 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 368 | 15.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 79 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 214 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 299 | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 306 | 12.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 198 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 50 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,423 | 86.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,533 | 56.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,799 | 44.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 798 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28398 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,641 | 65.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,030 | 41.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 637 | 25.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 221 | 8.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 73 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 477 | 19.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28398 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,500 | 49.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 101 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 232 | 7.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 101 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 145 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 972 | 31.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28398 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 149 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 388 | 12.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 568 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 614 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 397 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 251 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 471 | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 71 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 142 | 4.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28398 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 165 | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 66 | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 762 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,739 | 57.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 319 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28398 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 171 | 6.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 485 | 19.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,829 | 72.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28398 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 153 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 942 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 848 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 567 | 22.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28398 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 342 | 24.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 498 | 35.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 299 | 21.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 73 | 5.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 25 | 1.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 133 | 9.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 47 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28398 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,022 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $470 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $787 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.38 |
Households (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,510 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 934 | 37.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 242 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 439 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,065 | 42.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 690 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 966 | 38.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28398 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,066 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 719 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 980 | 47.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 67 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 176 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 722 | 34.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28398 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,600 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 34 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 68 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 747 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 400 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 351 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,569 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 284 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,221 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 943 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 455 | 48.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 488 | 51.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28398 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,570 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 554 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 459 | 82.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 95 | 17.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 50 | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28398 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,853 | 76.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 87 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,455 | 1672.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,455 | 1672.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,455 | 1672.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,428 | 1641.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28398 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,757 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,897 | 67.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,860 | 32.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,266 | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 563 | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 31 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28398 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,510 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,094 | 83.4% | 89.4% |
Warsaw, NC28398