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Erwin town, NC

ZIP 28339 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28339

28339 has a population of 6,842 with a median age of 44.7 yrs (47.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
60.6%-2% vs US avg
x
Black
26.1%+110% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.0%-47% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.4%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.5%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
21.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.3%+29% vs US avg
x
High school
34.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.9%+31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.7%+43% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.5%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.1%+69% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+29% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.6%+324% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28339

Poverty Rate
13.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.1%+69% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+29% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.8%+72% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
24.6%+324% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,842
Median age44.7
Poverty rate13.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White60.6%
Hispanic10.0%
Black26.1%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born29.8%