Orrum, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28369
Robeson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,652
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $77,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orrum pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28369 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28369 covers 192.2 square miles in Orrum, Robeson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,652 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28369 reports a modest median household income of $40,000 (42% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,628. The poverty rate is 31.7%, 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 $77,800 (70% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $839; owner occupancy is 73.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Robeson County, so 28369 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 28369
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orrum, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28369.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 28369, Orrum, 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
2,652
Population
192.2
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28369?
41.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
3.3%
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?
$40,000
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$24,628
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28369 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Orrum, 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)
$40,000 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
934housing units
934
Total Housing Units
796
Occupied Units
138
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$77,800
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 28369, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,912,000.
16
Businesses
77
Employees
$2.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 31.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 18.8% |
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 28369 vs 28375 →
ZIP 28369 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28340
Fairmont (28340)
10,765 residents
- 28369 2,652
Orrum (28369)
2,652 residents
- 28430 1,900
Cerro Gordo (28430)
1,900 residents
- 28438 1,845
Evergreen (28438)
1,845 residents
- 28439 1,595
Fair Bluff (28439)
1,595 residents
- 28375 102
Proctorville (28375)
102 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28369 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28369 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28375
Proctorville (28375)
$74,327 median income
- 28430
Cerro Gordo (28430)
$68,356 median income
- 28438
Evergreen (28438)
$59,199 median income
- 28369
Orrum (28369)
$40,000 median income
- 28340
Fairmont (28340)
$39,746 median income
- 28439
Fair Bluff (28439)
$32,361 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28369 ranks #4 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 28369, 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 (2,652 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Robeson County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28369 in?
ZIP code 28369 (Orrum) 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 28369?
ZIP code 28369 in Orrum, NC has a population of 2,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28369?
The median household income in ZIP 28369 is $40,000, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28369?
The median home value in ZIP 28369 is $77,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28369?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28369 is White at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28369?
ZIP code 28369 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28369?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28369 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28369?
In ZIP code 28369, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 28369?
In ZIP code 28369, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28369?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28369 is 31.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 28369's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 28369 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Orrum, NC ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.