PlainZIP

Shannon, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28386

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

6,319
54/sq mi
$31,777
Median income
$69,700
Median home value
7.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28386 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28386 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shannon, Robeson County, North Carolina, home to 6,319 residents across 116.6 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28386 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,777 (54% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $18,096. Local economic indicators show a 38.2% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $69,700 (73% below the state average), median rent at $715 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Robeson County, so you can benchmark 28386 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 28386

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shannon, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28386.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28386, Shannon, 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

6,319

Population

116.6

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28386?

31.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 11.4%
African American 10.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 50.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%

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?

$31,777

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$18,096

Per Capita Income

38.2%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28386 ranks nationally

Shannon, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,777 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,151

Total Housing Units

1,928

Occupied Units

223

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$69,700

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$715

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 30 business establishments in ZIP 28386, employing approximately 487 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,711,000.

30

Businesses

487

Employees

$15.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 23.3%
Retail trade 6 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.0%

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 28386 vs 28357 →

ZIP 28386 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 28386 ranks #4 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 28386 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 28386 ranks #5 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
28357 Lumber Bridge, NC 3,125 4.2 mi
28377 Red Springs, NC 12,666 5.1 mi
28371 Parkton, NC 6,519 8.6 mi
28376 Raeford, NC 37,991 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Robeson County

28358 standard
Lumberton, NC
Pop: 38,738
28364 standard
Maxton, NC
Pop: 14,809
28372 standard
Pembroke, NC
Pop: 14,783
28360 standard
Lumberton, NC
Pop: 14,263
28377 standard
Red Springs, NC
Pop: 12,666
28384 standard
Saint Pauls, NC
Pop: 12,097

Related Areas

Robeson County Shannon, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28386 in? ▼
ZIP code 28386 (Shannon) 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 28386? ▼
ZIP code 28386 in Shannon, NC has a population of 6,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28386? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28386 is $31,777, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28386? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28386 is $69,700, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28386? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28386 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28386? ▼
ZIP code 28386 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28386? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28386 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28386? ▼
In ZIP code 28386, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% 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 28386? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28386 is 26.0 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 28386? ▼
In ZIP code 28386, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28386? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28386 is 38.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.