Fairmont, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28340
Robeson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,765
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,746
- Median income Below-median income area
- $86,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairmont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28340 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28340 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairmont, Robeson County, North Carolina, home to 10,765 residents across 324.2 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28340 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,746 (43% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,410. The poverty rate is 26.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,700 (67% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $835; owner occupancy is 63.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Robeson County, so 28340 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairmont, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28340.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28340, Fairmont, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,765
Population
324.2
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28340?
46.2
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$39,746
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$24,410
Per Capita Income
26.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28340 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Fairmont, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$39,746 6th percentile higher than 6% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,255housing units
4,255
Total Housing Units
3,715
Occupied Units
540
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,700
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$835
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 28340, employing approximately 833 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,075,000.
101
Businesses
833
Employees
$27.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 27.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28340 vs 28375 →
ZIP 28340 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28340
Fairmont (28340)
10,765 residents
- 28383
Rowland (28383)
8,080 residents
- 29563 2,676
Lake View (29563)
2,676 residents
- 28369 2,652
Orrum (28369)
2,652 residents
- 28375 102
Proctorville (28375)
102 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28340 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28340 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28375
Proctorville (28375)
$74,327 median income
- 29563
Lake View (29563)
$46,013 median income
- 28369
Orrum (28369)
$40,000 median income
- 28340
Fairmont (28340)
$39,746 median income
- 28383
Rowland (28383)
$39,214 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28340 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28340, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,765 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28340 in?
ZIP code 28340 (Fairmont) is located in Robeson County, North Carolina. Robeson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/robeson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28340?
ZIP code 28340 in Fairmont, NC has a population of 10,765 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28340?
The median household income in ZIP 28340 is $39,746, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28340?
The median home value in ZIP 28340 is $86,700, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28340 is African American at 37.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28340?
ZIP code 28340 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 833 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28340 are: Retail trade (28), Health care and social assistance (13), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28340?
In ZIP code 28340, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28340?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28340 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28340?
In ZIP code 28340, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28340 is 26.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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