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 Moderate-density area
- $43,728
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28352 (Laurinburg, NC) fell -4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.5 in 2023 to 174.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,160. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,600 (54% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $771; owner occupancy is 57.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Scotland County, so 28352 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 28352
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laurinburg, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28352.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 28352?
38.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
3.6%
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?
$43,728
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$28,160
Per Capita Income
28.4%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28352 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Laurinburg, 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)
$43,728 9th percentile higher than 9% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,894housing units
9,894
Total Housing Units
8,704
Occupied Units
1,190
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,600
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 28352
Laurinburg (28352)
25,641 residents
- 28364
Maxton (28364)
14,809 residents
- 28351 4,759
Laurel Hill (28351)
4,759 residents
- 29570 3,913
Mc Coll (29570)
3,913 residents
- 28343 1,685
Gibson (28343)
1,685 residents
- 29594 121
Tatum (29594)
121 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28352 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28352 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29594
Tatum (29594)
$53,125 median income
- 28351
Laurel Hill (28351)
$50,156 median income
- 28352
Laurinburg (28352)
$43,728 median income
- 28364
Maxton (28364)
$34,178 median income
- 29570
Mc Coll (29570)
$30,768 median income
- 28343
Gibson (28343)
$29,306 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28352, 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 (25,641 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 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.
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