Pembroke, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28372

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

14,783
130/sq mi
$36,552
Median income
$99,000
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
130
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28372 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28372 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.5 square miles in Pembroke, Robeson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 14,783 residents, producing a population density of 130 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 28372 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28372 sits at $36,552 (47% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $23,785. The poverty rate stands at 27.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $99,000 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $746 per month, and 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28372 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Robeson County, so you can benchmark 28372 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 28372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28372.

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 28372, Pembroke, 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

14,783

Population

113.5

Area (sq mi)

130

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28372?

28.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 13.2%
African American 9.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 71.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$36,552

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$23,785

Per Capita Income

27.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28372 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,552 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,785

Total Housing Units

4,325

Occupied Units

460

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.4%
Renter 39.6%

$99,000

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$746

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 220 business establishments in ZIP 28372, employing approximately 3,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,478,000.

220

Businesses

3,582

Employees

$125.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 53 24.1%
Retail trade 40 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 35 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 23 10.4%
Finance and insurance 15 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.4%
Construction 11 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.2%
Information 4 1.8%
Manufacturing 3 1.4%

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 28372 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 28372 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 28372 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 28372 ranks #4 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
28360 Lumberton, NC 14,263 6.1 mi
28364 Maxton, NC 14,809 8.6 mi
28377 Red Springs, NC 12,666 9.7 mi
28383 Rowland, NC 8,080 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28372 in?
ZIP code 28372 (Pembroke) 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 28372?
ZIP code 28372 in Pembroke, NC has a population of 14,783 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28372?
The median household income in ZIP 28372 is $36,552, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28372?
The median home value in ZIP 28372 is $99,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28372?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28372 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28372?
ZIP code 28372 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 3,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28372?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28372 are: Health care and social assistance (53), Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28372?
In ZIP code 28372, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 28372?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28372 is 23.1 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 28372?
In ZIP code 28372, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28372?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28372 is 27.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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