Marston, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28363

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

1,202
8/sq mi
$53,269
Median income
$104,000
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28363 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28363 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.4 square miles in Marston, Scotland County, North Carolina. The area is home to 1,202 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28363 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28363 sits at $53,269 (23% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,010. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 26.7%. On housing, the median home value is $104,000 (60% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28363 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Scotland County, so you can benchmark 28363 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28363, Marston, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,202

Population

148.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28363?

41.3

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 49.4%
African American 37.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$53,269

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$35,010

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

26.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28363 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,269 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 39.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

450

Total Housing Units

386

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$104,000

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 28363, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,318,000.

12

Businesses

84

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 28363 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 28363 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 28363 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 28363 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
28351 Laurel Hill, NC 4,759 8.0 mi
28347 Hoffman, NC 1,983 7.5 mi
28396 Wagram, NC 2,732 8.0 mi
28373 Pinebluff, NC 2,150 9.9 mi
28345 Hamlet, NC 12,592 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28363 in?
ZIP code 28363 (Marston) 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 28363?
ZIP code 28363 in Marston, NC has a population of 1,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28363?
The median household income in ZIP 28363 is $53,269, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28363?
The median home value in ZIP 28363 is $104,000, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28363?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28363 is White at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28363?
ZIP code 28363 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28363?
In ZIP code 28363, 39.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28363?
In ZIP code 28363, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28363?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28363 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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