Red Springs, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28377
Robeson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,666
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $37,326
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Red Springs 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
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28377 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28377 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Red Springs, Robeson County, North Carolina, home to 12,666 residents across 261.2 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28377 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,326 (46% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,156. The poverty rate is 33.5%, 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 $98,300 (62% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $673; owner occupancy is 67.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Robeson County, so 28377 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 28377
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Springs, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28377.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 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 28377, Red Springs, 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
12,666
Population
261.2
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28377?
32.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
7.3%
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?
$37,326
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$19,156
Per Capita Income
33.5%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28377 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Red Springs, 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)
$37,326 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
4,744housing units
4,744
Total Housing Units
4,146
Occupied Units
598
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,300
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$673
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 28377, employing approximately 1,321 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,950,000.
123
Businesses
1,321
Employees
$39.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 23.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 18.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 12.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.4% |
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 28377 vs 28386 →
ZIP 28377 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28364
Maxton (28364)
14,809 residents
- 28372
Pembroke (28372)
14,783 residents
- 28377
Red Springs (28377)
12,666 residents
- 28386
Shannon (28386)
6,319 residents
- 28357 3,125
Lumber Bridge (28357)
3,125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28377 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28377 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28357
Lumber Bridge (28357)
$49,116 median income
- 28377
Red Springs (28377)
$37,326 median income
- 28372
Pembroke (28372)
$36,552 median income
- 28364
Maxton (28364)
$34,178 median income
- 28386
Shannon (28386)
$31,777 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28377 ranks #2 of 5 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 28377, 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 (12,666 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 28377 in?
ZIP code 28377 (Red Springs) 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 28377?
ZIP code 28377 in Red Springs, NC has a population of 12,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28377?
The median household income in ZIP 28377 is $37,326, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28377?
The median home value in ZIP 28377 is $98,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28377?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28377 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 42.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28377?
ZIP code 28377 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,321 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28377?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28377 are: Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (23), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28377?
In ZIP code 28377, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 28377?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28377 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28377?
In ZIP code 28377, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28377?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28377 is 33.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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