Saint Pauls, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28384
Robeson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,097
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,167
- Median income Below-median income area
- $94,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Pauls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28384 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28384 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Pauls, Robeson County, North Carolina, home to 12,097 residents across 252.0 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28384 reports a modest median household income of $51,167 (26% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,180. The poverty rate is 27.7%, 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 $94,000 (64% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $817; owner occupancy is 70.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, 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 28384 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 28384
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Pauls, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28384.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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 28384, Saint Pauls, 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
12,097
Population
252.0
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28384?
36.1
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
14.5%
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?
$51,167
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$21,180
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28384 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Saint Pauls, 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)
$51,167 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
4,120housing units
4,120
Total Housing Units
3,630
Occupied Units
490
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$94,000
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$817
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 28384, employing approximately 3,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,183,000.
150
Businesses
3,438
Employees
$144.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 22 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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 28384 vs 28371 →
ZIP 28384 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28348
Hope Mills (28348)
33,307 residents
- 28360
Lumberton (28360)
14,263 residents
- 28384 12,097
Saint Pauls (28384)
12,097 residents
- 28371 6,519
Parkton (28371)
6,519 residents
- 28357 3,125
Lumber Bridge (28357)
3,125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28384 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28384 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28371
Parkton (28371)
$67,257 median income
- 28348
Hope Mills (28348)
$66,129 median income
- 28384
Saint Pauls (28384)
$51,167 median income
- 28357
Lumber Bridge (28357)
$49,116 median income
- 28360
Lumberton (28360)
$46,598 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28384 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 28384, 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 (12,097 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 28384 in?
ZIP code 28384 (Saint Pauls) 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 28384?
ZIP code 28384 in Saint Pauls, NC has a population of 12,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28384?
The median household income in ZIP 28384 is $51,167, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28384?
The median home value in ZIP 28384 is $94,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28384?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28384 is White at 36.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28384?
ZIP code 28384 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 3,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28384?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28384 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (25), Construction (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28384?
In ZIP code 28384, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 28384?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28384 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 28384?
In ZIP code 28384, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28384?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28384 is 27.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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