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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 28365 has 14,653 residents and 5,561 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, about the same as the state (39.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (55.4%, lower than the state average of 62.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7%, which is much higher than the state average (10.7%).

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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:	14,653Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	15,008Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	16,314Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	76.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$52,333Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,561Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$119,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.28Source: 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	--	16,157	16,839	17,615	18,545	18,148	17,459	17,369	16,886	15,533	15,872	14,844	14,898	15,008
Decennial Census	17,144	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,653	--	--	--

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: 39.6

Male Median Age: 38

Female Median Age: 41.3

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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	431	499	496	631	498	372	414	415	384	452	401	509	502	442	299	189	141	95
Female	416	477	501	586	470	354	421	408	365	459	401	528	553	473	366	308	201	196
Total	847	976	997	1,217	968	726	835	823	749	911	802	1,037	1,055	915	665	497	342	291

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

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Population by Race

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White:	8,112	47.88%
Black:	3,133	18.49%
Hispanic:*	3,321	19.60%
Asian:	45	0.27%
American Indian:	184	1.09%
Hawaiian:	4	0.02%
Other:	2,142	12.64%
Total:	16,941	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:	7,170	48.93%	38.0 years
Females:	7,483	51.07%	41.3 years
Total:	14,653	100%	39.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	12,976	86.46%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	343	2.29%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	334	2.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,355	11.25%
Total Population:	15,008	100%
Total Native Population:	13,319	88.75%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,689	11.25%

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 $52,333, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,893 (43.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,657. Family households earn a median of $68,448 versus $36,231 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,217). By gender, male median income is $47,072 and female is $39,241, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,831 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.1%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is above the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (23.4%).

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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	$36,440	$35,717	$35,680	$36,187	$34,289	$38,974	$42,476	$44,209	$45,676	$47,808	$47,972	$48,406	$52,333
Median Family Income	$48,524	$48,565	$47,611	$47,500	$45,833	$47,454	$46,542	$50,397	$56,097	$62,506	$59,980	$66,345	$68,448
Median NonFamily Income	$19,606	$21,421	$23,040	$23,931	$23,287	$25,818	$26,262	$25,703	$27,191	$29,936	$30,714	$32,925	$36,231
Median Male Income	$30,463	$29,148	$28,147	$29,413	$28,475	$30,625	$32,292	$37,674	$36,261	$40,741	$40,293	$45,594	$47,072
Median Female Income	$28,002	$29,284	$28,513	$29,515	$30,473	$28,968	$27,314	$27,037	$28,919	$30,737	$32,604	$36,399	$39,241

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:	6,943	55.41%
Unemployed:	445	3.55%
Not In Labor Force:	5,143	41.04%
Total:	12,531	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:	1,628	23.45%
Service:	1,314	18.93%
Sales and Office:	1,455	20.96%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,265	18.22%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,281	18.45%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,943	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 $119,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $37,100 (45.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,700. The median gross rent is $922, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $382 (70.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $227. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.11% (40.79% with a mortgage, 59.21% free-and-clear) and renters 23.89% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.26%, which is much higher than 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	$81,900	$84,400	$82,500	$78,600	$82,100	$86,300	$87,900	$86,700	$92,300	$94,300	$93,300	$111,300	$119,000

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:	160	11.94%
$500 to $999:	596	44.48%
$1,000 to $1,499:	413	30.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:	16	1.19%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	155	11.57%
Total:	1,340	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	$540	$530	$536	$580	$620	$627	$671	$703	$695	$715	$756	$814	$922

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):	1,741	31.04%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,527	45.06%
Renter Occupied:	1,340	23.89%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,608	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,608	85.74%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	933	14.26%
Total Housing Units:	6,541	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:	4,099	62.67%
Multi-Family Units:	272	4.16%
Other Units:	2,170	33.18%
Total Housing Units:	6,541	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 16.20% 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 79.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 16.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 44.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 15.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.88%). College enrollment is 27.05%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:	875	8.70%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,179	11.72%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,830	38.07%
Some college, no degree:	1,654	16.44%
Associate's degree:	896	8.91%
Bachelor's degree:	1,272	12.64%
Graduate or professional degree:	355	3.53%
Total:	10,061	100%
High school or higher:	8,007	79.58%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,627	16.17%

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:	7,906	46.52%
Public Insurance:	6,601	38.84%
No Insurance:	2,487	14.63%
Total:	16,994	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,507	85.37%

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	17.3%	17.6%	18.0%	21.2%	23.2%	21.8%	23.5%	24.7%	21.0%	14.8%	15.6%	18.6%	15.3%

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:	178	4.69%
Kindergarten:	47	1.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,399	36.88%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,143	30.13%
College or graduate school:	1,026	27.05%
Total:	3,793	100%
Early Childhood:	225	5.93%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,589	68.26%

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

City:	Mount Olive, North Carolina
Counties:	Wayne County[Primary] Duplin County Sampson County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:17:37 PM
Population:	14,653 [See All]
Area Codes:	919 / 984
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.1796, -78.0783
Land Area:	191.364 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/28365/zip-code-28365.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,423Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	365Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,556Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,171Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	71Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	262Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$78,781,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$328,739,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,875Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Goldsboro, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	24140Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	117,606Source: Census
MSA:	Goldsboro, NC MSASource: Census
Land Area:	191.364 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.078 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03,13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	7810.08, 2280.59 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3745100Source: Census
Place Name:	Mount Olive town; North CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 28365 in Mount Olive, 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 28365

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28365

Sources & References