ZIP Code 28349 in Kenansville, NC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Kenansville, North Carolina
County:Duplin County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:17:01 PM
Population:3,070 [See All]
Area Codes:472 / 910
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.9693, -77.9332
Land Area:66.107 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 28349 has 3,070 residents and 1,237 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 45.2 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.1% male and 53.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (53.4%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (33.9%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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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:3,070Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,852Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,258Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:46.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$63,903Source: Census ACS
Households:1,237Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$106,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.15Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,7263,7794,2774,1224,0853,5523,0942,8402,5983,5413,5643,7653,852
Decennial Census3,724------------------3,070------
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: 45.2

Male Median Age: 43.2

Female Median Age: 47.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male787010487917192757287901091079887572120
Female69100102898557868211910510710015015093565945
Total1471702061761761281781571911921972092572481801138065
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,64050.88%
Black:1,04032.27%
Hispanic:*33010.24%
Asian:120.37%
American Indian:50.16%
Hawaiian:10.03%
Other:1956.05%
Total:3,223100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,41646.12%43.2 years
Females:1,65453.88%47.7 years
Total:3,070100%45.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,58493.04%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:792.05%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:631.64%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1264.91%
Total Population:3,852100%
Total Native Population:3,66395.09%
Total Foreign-born Population:1894.91%
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 $63,903, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,461 (37.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,668. Family households earn a median of $74,832 versus $17,386 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,446). By gender, male median income is $60,620 and female is $42,660, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,960 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.0%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.5%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$46,442$44,250$39,057$40,613$40,196$38,073$37,169$36,537$37,235$39,888$42,117$61,705$63,903
Median Family Income$58,611$50,882$47,628$48,983$53,037$52,167$47,667$52,386$46,771$55,875$63,057$70,197$74,832
Median NonFamily Income$14,432$15,000$17,500$20,214$20,905$19,500$20,909$17,407$16,490$21,209$18,180$18,125$17,386
Median Male Income$32,974$31,328$31,227$32,162$30,574$31,359$31,212$37,219$36,909$50,086$44,620$58,028$60,620
Median Female Income$27,168$27,161$26,287$25,269$25,465$32,625$31,389$33,438$31,813$32,438$33,029$34,167$42,660
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:1,81561.55%
Unemployed:441.49%
Not In Labor Force:1,09036.96%
Total:2,949100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:53529.48%
Service:49527.27%
Sales and Office:1628.93%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:25614.10%
Production, transportation, and material moving:36720.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,815100%
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 $106,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $12,700 (13.51%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,500. The median gross rent is $861, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $188 (27.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $181. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.17% (54.65% with a mortgage, 45.35% free-and-clear) and renters 19.83% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.51%, which is markedly below the state rate (13.05%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$94,000$97,300$91,500$89,700$95,600$101,200$102,800$108,600$109,200$110,900$104,300$118,900$106,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:9028.21%
$500 to $999:4413.79%
$1,000 to $1,499:4213.17%
$1,500 to $1,999:3711.60%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:10633.23%
Total:319100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$673$708$712$734$740$644$718$678$680$699$736$777$861
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):70543.82%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):58536.36%
Renter Occupied:31919.83%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,609100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,60989.49%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):18910.51%
Total Housing Units:1,798100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:1,03257.40%
Multi-Family Units:1065.90%
Other Units:66036.71%
Total Housing Units:1,798100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.70% 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 86.20%, which is on par with the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 15.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (65.84%). College enrollment is 9.87%, 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)


Less than 9th grade:963.51%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:28110.28%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):68625.10%
Some college, no degree:76127.84%
Associate's degree:31711.60%
Bachelor's degree:38714.16%
Graduate or professional degree:2057.50%
Total:2,733100%
High school or higher:2,35686.21%
Bachelor's degree or higher:59221.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:2,29852.24%
Public Insurance:1,53634.92%
No Insurance:56512.84%
Total:4,399100%
Has Health Insurance:3,83487.16%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.0%14.4%13.5%8.5%4.6%6.0%3.9%10.1%16.9%18.1%17.6%12.9%10.5%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:9512.34%
Kindergarten:293.77%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):50765.84%
High school (grades 9-12):638.18%
College or graduate school:769.87%
Total:770100%
Early Childhood:12416.10%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):59977.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 28349 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 97 business establishments, employing about 1,884 people with an annual payroll of $103,422,000. USPS data shows 1,369 residential mailboxes and 82 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,369Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:82Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,532Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,310Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:24Source: USPS
# of Businesses:97Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$29,061,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$103,422,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,884Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 28349 is located in Duplin County, North Carolina, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 28349. It covers 66.107 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.504 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:66.107 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.504 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7810.08 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3735460Source: Census
Place Name:Kenansville town; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


28350 | | 28348

Schools in ZIP Code 28349


ZIP Code 28349 is in the Duplin County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Kenansville Elementary 328 Limestone Rd
Kenansville, NC 28349
District: Duplin County Schools
Duplin Early College High 212 James Sprunt Dr
Kenansville, NC 28349
District: Duplin County Schools
West Duplin Christian Academy 987 Nc Hwy 24 & 50
Warsaw, NC 28398
District: Private SchoolNearby
Champion Educational Center 318 E Main St
Beulaville, NC 28518
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cedar Fork Mennonite School 1353 Cedar Fork Rd
Beulaville, NC 28518
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28349


James Sprunt Community College 133 James Sprunt Drive
Kenansville, NC 28349
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Mount Olive 634 Henderson St
Mount Olive, NC 28365-0919
Type: Post Secondary
Sampson Community College Highway 24 West
Clinton, NC 28328-0318
Type: Post Secondary
Lenoir Community College 231 Highway 58 South
Kinston, NC 28504
Type: Post Secondary
Wayne Community College 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534-8002
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville 105 New Frontier Way
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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