Laurel Hill, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28351
Scotland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,759
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,156
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laurel Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28351 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28351 covers 146.9 square miles in Laurel Hill, Scotland County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,759 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28351 reports a modest median household income of $50,156 (27% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,202. The poverty rate is 27.9%, 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 $88,200 (66% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $819; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Scotland County, so 28351 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 28351
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laurel Hill, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28351.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 28351, Laurel Hill, 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
4,759
Population
146.9
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28351?
35.7
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
3.0%
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?
$50,156
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$28,202
Per Capita Income
27.9%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28351 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Laurel Hill, 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)
$50,156 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
2,129housing units
2,129
Total Housing Units
1,787
Occupied Units
342
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,200
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$819
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 28351, employing approximately 647 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,180,000.
43
Businesses
647
Employees
$21.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 20.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.0% |
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 28351 vs 28343 →
ZIP 28351 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28352
Laurinburg (28352)
25,641 residents
- 28345
Hamlet (28345)
12,592 residents
- 28351 4,759
Laurel Hill (28351)
4,759 residents
- 28343 1,685
Gibson (28343)
1,685 residents
- 28363 1,202
Marston (28363)
1,202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28351 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28351 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28363
Marston (28363)
$53,269 median income
- 28351
Laurel Hill (28351)
$50,156 median income
- 28352
Laurinburg (28352)
$43,728 median income
- 28345
Hamlet (28345)
$40,957 median income
- 28343
Gibson (28343)
$29,306 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28351 ranks #2 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 28351, 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 (4,759 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 28351 in?
ZIP code 28351 (Laurel Hill) is located in Scotland County, North Carolina. Scotland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scotland-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28351?
ZIP code 28351 in Laurel Hill, NC has a population of 4,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28351?
The median household income in ZIP 28351 is $50,156, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28351?
The median home value in ZIP 28351 is $88,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28351?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28351 is White at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28351?
ZIP code 28351 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 647 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28351?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28351 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28351?
In ZIP code 28351, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 28351?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28351 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28351?
In ZIP code 28351, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28351?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28351 is 27.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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