Rowland, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28383
Robeson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,080
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,214
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rowland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28383 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28383 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rowland, Robeson County, North Carolina, home to 8,080 residents across 270.2 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28383 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,214 (43% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,937. The poverty rate is 21.4%, 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 $80,500 (69% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $774; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, 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 28383 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 28383
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rowland, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28383.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 28383, Rowland, 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
8,080
Population
270.2
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28383?
39.0
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
1.0%
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?
$39,214
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$22,937
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28383 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Rowland, 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)
$39,214 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
3,109housing units
3,109
Total Housing Units
2,761
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,500
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$774
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 28383, employing approximately 316 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,132,000.
38
Businesses
316
Employees
$7.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 26.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 23.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.9% |
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 28383 vs 29547 →
ZIP 28383 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
- 28340
Fairmont (28340)
10,765 residents
- 28383
Rowland (28383)
8,080 residents
- 29547 2,917
Hamer (29547)
2,917 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28383 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28383 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29547
Hamer (29547)
$55,472 median income
- 28340
Fairmont (28340)
$39,746 median income
- 28383
Rowland (28383)
$39,214 median income
- 28372
Pembroke (28372)
$36,552 median income
- 28364
Maxton (28364)
$34,178 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28383 ranks #3 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 28383, 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 (8,080 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 28383 in?
ZIP code 28383 (Rowland) 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 28383?
ZIP code 28383 in Rowland, NC has a population of 8,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28383?
The median household income in ZIP 28383 is $39,214, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28383?
The median home value in ZIP 28383 is $80,500, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28383?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28383 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28383?
ZIP code 28383 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 316 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28383?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28383 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (9), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28383?
In ZIP code 28383, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 28383?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28383 is 27.1 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 28383?
In ZIP code 28383, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28383?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28383 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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