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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 28384 has 11,160 residents and 4,219 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 39.7 years, about the same as the state (39.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (37.5%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.4%, which is much higher than the state average (10.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%) and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.2%) and national averages (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	11,160Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	11,166Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	13,218Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	110.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$48,045Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,219Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$92,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.65Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.20Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	10,953	12,060	12,174	11,860	12,074	11,459	11,151	11,199	11,162	10,831	9,605	10,146	11,166
Decennial Census	12,097	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	11,160	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.7

Male Median Age: 37.9

Female Median Age: 40.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	331	401	469	415	334	289	290	325	377	376	325	367	361	266	271	157	72	44
Female	297	351	430	396	333	311	307	352	349	357	402	394	396	385	265	187	103	75
Total	628	752	899	811	667	600	597	677	726	733	727	761	757	651	536	344	175	119

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,184	31.55%
Black:	2,545	19.19%
Hispanic:*	2,834	21.37%
Asian:	23	0.17%
American Indian:	1,502	11.33%
Hawaiian:	12	0.09%
Other:	2,161	16.30%
Total:	13,261	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,470	49.01%	37.9 years
Females:	5,690	50.99%	40.8 years
Total:	11,160	100%	39.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	9,365	83.87%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	308	2.76%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	255	2.28%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,238	13.37%
Total Population:	11,166	100%
Total Native Population:	9,673	86.63%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,493	13.37%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $48,045, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,015 (60.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,141. Family households earn a median of $61,188 versus $21,337 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,851). By gender, male median income is $41,803 and female is $37,917, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,886 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is well above the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Production (26.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$30,030	$28,223	$28,045	$28,349	$29,818	$30,750	$32,652	$32,744	$33,904	$33,382	$37,181	$42,016	$48,045
Median Family Income	$37,583	$34,618	$34,254	$33,432	$34,811	$37,125	$41,434	$40,565	$45,368	$47,238	$53,520	$55,530	$61,188
Median NonFamily Income	$14,787	$14,824	$14,588	$16,198	$17,268	$16,825	$19,623	$21,875	$21,575	$22,188	$24,783	$22,522	$21,337
Median Male Income	$31,911	$32,155	$32,730	$31,309	$31,436	$31,897	$32,205	$32,656	$38,120	$38,159	$39,385	$41,321	$41,803
Median Female Income	$25,474	$24,111	$25,458	$26,316	$24,104	$25,839	$27,782	$29,401	$30,114	$32,297	$34,783	$37,041	$37,917

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	4,167	50.84%
Unemployed:	247	3.01%
Not In Labor Force:	3,782	46.14%
Total:	8,196	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	870	20.88%
Service:	746	17.90%
Sales and Office:	652	15.65%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	809	19.41%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,090	26.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,167	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $92,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $22,300 (31.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,000. The median gross rent is $808, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $168 (26.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $170. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.75% (42.14% with a mortgage, 57.86% free-and-clear) and renters 28.25% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.20%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$70,200	$66,300	$61,900	$58,600	$61,500	$63,000	$66,500	$69,800	$69,500	$70,300	$74,500	$87,200	$92,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	178	17.30%
$500 to $999:	477	46.36%
$1,000 to $1,499:	197	19.14%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	17	1.65%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	7	0.68%
No Rent:	153	14.87%
Total:	1,029	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$640	$654	$646	$585	$564	$543	$579	$595	$638	$625	$697	$790	$808

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,101	30.23%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,512	41.52%
Renter Occupied:	1,029	28.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,642	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,642	86.80%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	554	13.20%
Total Housing Units:	4,196	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,943	46.31%
Multi-Family Units:	220	5.24%
Other Units:	2,033	48.45%
Total Housing Units:	4,196	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 12.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 75.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 20.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 42.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 46.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 22.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.95%). College enrollment is 10.35%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.10%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	753	11.01%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	907	13.26%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,417	35.35%
Some college, no degree:	1,339	19.58%
Associate's degree:	603	8.82%
Bachelor's degree:	510	7.46%
Graduate or professional degree:	309	4.52%
Total:	6,838	100%
High school or higher:	5,178	75.72%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	819	11.98%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	4,783	38.92%
Public Insurance:	5,175	42.11%
No Insurance:	2,332	18.97%
Total:	12,290	100%
Has Health Insurance:	9,958	81.03%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	22.1%	25.1%	24.7%	24.9%	23.1%	21.1%	16.2%	17.5%	17.4%	19.5%	20.5%	22.5%	22.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	107	3.34%
Kindergarten:	126	3.93%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,602	49.95%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,040	32.43%
College or graduate school:	332	10.35%
Total:	3,207	100%
Early Childhood:	233	7.27%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,768	86.31%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Saint Pauls, North Carolina
Counties:	Robeson County[Primary] Bladen County Cumberland County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:18:26 PM
Population:	11,160 [See All]
Area Codes:	910 / 472
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.7933, -78.9699
Land Area:	101.45 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/28384/zip-code-28384.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,988Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	217Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,751Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,730Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	150Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$40,813,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$144,183,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,438Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lumberton, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	31300Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	116,858Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	101.45 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.17 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6161.77 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3758720Source: Census
Place Name:	St. Pauls town; North CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 28384 in Saint Pauls, NC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 28384

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28384

Sources & References