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 Moderate-density area
- $31,777
- Median income Below-median income area
- $69,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd 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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,096. The poverty rate is 38.2%, 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 $69,700 (73% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $715; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Robeson County, so 28386 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 28386
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shannon, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28386.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 28386?
31.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
10.8%
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?
$31,777
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$18,096
Per Capita Income
38.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28386 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Shannon, 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)
$31,777 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
2,151housing units
2,151
Total Housing Units
1,928
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$69,700
Median Home Value
-73% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 28376
Raeford (28376)
37,991 residents
- 28377 12,666
Red Springs (28377)
12,666 residents
- 28371 6,519
Parkton (28371)
6,519 residents
- 28386 6,319
Shannon (28386)
6,319 residents
- 28357 3,125
Lumber Bridge (28357)
3,125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28386 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28386 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
- 28376
Raeford (28376)
$66,471 median income
- 28357
Lumber Bridge (28357)
$49,116 median income
- 28377
Red Springs (28377)
$37,326 median income
- 28386
Shannon (28386)
$31,777 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28386, 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 (6,319 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 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.
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