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Sampson County, NC
16 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Sampson County, North Carolina.
Population
59,470
Land area
946sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Sampson County
Sampson County at a glance
- Sampson County is 72% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,432, 28% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,700 (48% below North Carolina) and median rent is $834 a month.
- Its largest cities are Clinton (8,304), Plain View (1,741) and Roseboro (1,123).
Local data for Sampson County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools29
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks10
- Post Offices9
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores36
- Restaurants122
- Affordable Housing6
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places24
Housing and community stats
Sampson County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,432
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$150,700
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,219), Irish Americans (1,971), Honduran Americans (1,629).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$116M
1,901 loans, 15,970 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$240K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sampson County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sampson County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
523
Most often 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 zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sampson County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sampson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sampson County, NC?
- Clinton is the largest city or town in Sampson County, with about 8,304 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sampson County?
- Sampson County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28318, 28328, 28334, 28341, 28344.
- What is the population of Sampson County, NC?
- About 59,470 people live in Sampson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sampson County?
- Sampson County borders Cumberland County, Johnston County, Harnett County, Wayne County, Pender County, Duplin County, Bladen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023