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ZIP Code 28338
Ellerbe, NC, Richmond County
Population
3,265
Land area
147sq mi
People per sq mi
22
City
Ellerbe
ZIP 28338 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28338 at a glance
- ZIP 28338 (Ellerbe) is 90% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,532, 19% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,900 (46% below North Carolina) and median rent is $590 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28338
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28338, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,532
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$156,900
Median rent
$590/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
25.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
48
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
222
$7.2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.2M
60 loans
Campaign donations
$4,031
0% D, 93% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28338, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28338, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 28338
ZIP codes near 28338
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28367Norman | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| 27281Jackson Springs | 9.7 mi | 68.3 |
| 27229Candor | 11 mi | 90.5 |
| 28379Rockingham | 11 mi | 151.6 |
| 28347Hoffman | 12 mi | 37.7 |
| 28091Lilesville | 13 mi | 93.6 |
| 28330Cordova | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28338?
- ZIP code 28338 is in Ellerbe, NC (Richmond County).
- What county is ZIP code 28338 in?
- ZIP code 28338 is mostly in Richmond County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28338?
- About 3,265 people live in the 28338 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.