Maxton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28364

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

14,809
42/sq mi
$34,178
Median income
$82,700
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28364 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28364 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 350.1 square miles in Maxton, Robeson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 14,809 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 28364 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28364 sits at $34,178 (51% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $22,462. The poverty rate stands at 31.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $82,700 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $673 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28364 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Robeson County, so you can benchmark 28364 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 28364

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28364.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28364, Maxton, 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

14,809

Population

350.1

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28364?

38.4

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 8.5%
African American 18.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 68.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$34,178

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$22,462

Per Capita Income

31.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28364 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,178 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,495

Total Housing Units

4,884

Occupied Units

611

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$82,700

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$673

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 121 business establishments in ZIP 28364, employing approximately 3,418 people with a combined annual payroll of $189,639,000.

121

Businesses

3,418

Employees

$189.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 20 16.5%
Health care and social assistance 15 12.4%
Construction 13 10.7%
Manufacturing 10 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.5%

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 28364 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 28364 ranks #2 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 28364 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 28364 ranks #5 of 5 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
28372 Pembroke, NC 14,783 8.6 mi
28352 Laurinburg, NC 25,641 8.0 mi
28383 Rowland, NC 8,080 10.1 mi
28377 Red Springs, NC 12,666 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28364 in?
ZIP code 28364 (Maxton) 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 28364?
ZIP code 28364 in Maxton, NC has a population of 14,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28364?
The median household income in ZIP 28364 is $34,178, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28364?
The median home value in ZIP 28364 is $82,700, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28364?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28364 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28364?
ZIP code 28364 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 3,418 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28364?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28364 are: Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (20), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28364?
In ZIP code 28364, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 28364?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28364 is 25.2 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 28364?
In ZIP code 28364, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28364?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28364 is 31.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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