PlainZIP

Laurinburg, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28352

Scotland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,641
80/sq mi
$43,728
Median income
$118,600
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Laurinburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
80
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28352 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28352 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina, with 25,641 residents across 322.5 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28352 reports a modest median household income of $43,728 (37% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,160. The poverty rate stands at 28.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.9%. On housing, the median home value is $118,600 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $771 per month, and 57.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 28352, plus 4 more within Scotland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 28352

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laurinburg, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28352.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 28352, Laurinburg, 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

25,641

Population

322.5

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28352?

38.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 37.7%
African American 41.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 11.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$43,728

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$28,160

Per Capita Income

28.4%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28352 ranks nationally

Laurinburg, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$43,728 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,894

Total Housing Units

8,704

Occupied Units

1,190

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$118,600

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$771

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28352 have decreased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 126
2021 +14.3% 144
2022 +13.1% 163
2023 +12.2% 182
2024 -4.4% 174

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 481 business establishments in ZIP 28352, employing approximately 7,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $297,160,000.

481

Businesses

7,627

Employees

$297.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 110 22.9%
Health care and social assistance 89 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 53 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 51 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 6.7%
Finance and insurance 27 5.6%
Construction 23 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 4.0%
Manufacturing 18 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.5%
Information 12 2.5%
Wholesale trade 11 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.5%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.8%

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 28352 vs 28343 →

ZIP 28352 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28352 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28352 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28352 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28343 Gibson, NC 1,685 7.4 mi
28364 Maxton, NC 14,809 8.0 mi
28351 Laurel Hill, NC 4,759 7.9 mi
29570 Mc Coll, SC 3,913 9.0 mi
29594 Tatum, SC 121 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scotland County

28351 standard
Laurel Hill, NC
Pop: 4,759
28396 standard
Wagram, NC
Pop: 2,732
28343 standard
Gibson, NC
Pop: 1,685
28363 standard
Marston, NC
Pop: 1,202

Related Areas

Scotland County Laurinburg, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28352 in? ▼
ZIP code 28352 (Laurinburg) 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 28352? ▼
ZIP code 28352 in Laurinburg, NC has a population of 25,641 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28352? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28352 is $43,728, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28352? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28352 is $118,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28352? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28352 is African American at 41.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28352? ▼
ZIP code 28352 has 481 business establishments employing approximately 7,627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28352? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28352 are: Retail trade (110), Health care and social assistance (89), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28352? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28352 decreased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28352? ▼
In ZIP code 28352, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 28352? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28352 is 21.8 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 28352? ▼
In ZIP code 28352, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28352? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28352 is 28.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.