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Clinton, NC
City in Sampson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28328.
Population
8,304
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,079
ZIP codes
1
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is about 4.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 114th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $44,953, 38% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,000 (27% below North Carolina) and median rent is $759 a month.
Local data for Clinton, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices1
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants58
- Affordable Housing5
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Clinton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,953
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$212,000
Median rent
$759/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Honduran Americans (514), Mexican Americans (343), Irish Americans (293).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sampson County. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,180
17,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$394M
FY 2026, $6,676 per person
PPP loans
$35.1M
627 loans, 4,571 jobs reported
How people get to work
Clinton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
523
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Clinton
1 in or overlapping Clinton. Population shown
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BonnetsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.3 |
| KeenerCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 11.2 |
| TurkeyTown | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| SalemburgTown | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| RoseboroTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| BowdensCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| WarsawTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| FaisonTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| DelwayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.6 |
| GarlandTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.8 |
| CalypsoTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| AutryvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MagnoliaTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, NC in?
- Clinton is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Clinton, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clinton include 28328.
- What is the population of Clinton, NC?
- About 8,304 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Bonnetsville (3.2 mi), Keener (8.3 mi), Turkey (8.7 mi), Salemburg (9.7 mi), Roseboro (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023