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ZIP Code 28344
Falcon, NC, Sampson County
Population
4,806
Land area
36.7sq mi
People per sq mi
131
City
Falcon
ZIP 28344 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28344 at a glance
- ZIP 28344 (Falcon) is 41% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,737 a year, 33% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,300 (35% below North Carolina) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28344
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28344, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,737
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$187,300
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
27.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
18
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
57
$2.08M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.01M
43 loans
Campaign donations
$3,698
3% D, 94% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28344, 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
92° / 32°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28344, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 28344
ZIP codes near 28344
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28342Falcon | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
| 28331Falcon | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| 28395Wade | 6.5 mi | 50.4 |
| 28334Plain View | 8 mi | 160.3 |
| 28318Autryville | 9.4 mi | 80.6 |
| 28356Linden | 10 mi | 55.3 |
| 28391Stedman | 11 mi | 39.3 |
| 28382Salemburg | 11 mi | 112.7 |
| 28385Salemburg | 12 mi | 39.9 |
| 28339Erwin | 12 mi | 35.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28344?
- ZIP code 28344 is in Falcon, NC (Sampson County).
- What county is ZIP code 28344 in?
- ZIP code 28344 is mostly in Sampson County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28344?
- About 4,806 people live in the 28344 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.