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Plain View, NC

Census-designated place in Sampson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28334.

Population

1,741

Land area

16.7sq mi

People per sq mi

105

ZIP codes

1

Plain View and its ZIP codes

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Plain View at a glance

  • Plain View is 53% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,636, 26% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,900 (30% below North Carolina) and median rent is $894 a month.

Local data for Plain View, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Plain View, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,636

Poverty rate

10.5%

Median home value

$200,900

Median rent

$894/mo

Homeownership

83.1%

Bachelor's or higher

13.2%

Median age

47.0

Average commute

35.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (145), Italian Americans (51), Mexican Americans (50).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sampson County. PPP loans are for Plain View.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.7 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

Sampson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Plain View, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.3%
  • Carpooled20.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Plain View, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

92° / 32°F

50.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Plain View, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.1%

U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Plain View

1 in or overlapping Plain View. Population shown

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Cities near Plain View

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DunnCity5.4 mi7.1
Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place5.6 mi7.8
FalconTown6.1 mi1.4
GodwinTown6.6 mi0.7
ErwinTown8.5 mi4.3
BensonTown9.5 mi3
LindenTown10 mi0.5
Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place11 mi4.6
WadeTown11 mi1.7
Newton GroveTown12 mi3.1
CoatsTown13 mi1.5
BunnlevelCensus-designated place13 mi7.6
Buies CreekCensus-designated place15 mi3
EastoverTown16 mi11.3
SalemburgTown16 mi1.1
Four OaksTown16 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Plain View, NC in?
Plain View is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Plain View, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Plain View include 28334.
What is the population of Plain View, NC?
About 1,741 people live in Plain View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Plain View?
Nearby places include Dunn (5.4 mi), Spivey's Corner (5.6 mi), Falcon (6.1 mi), Godwin (6.6 mi), Erwin (8.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023