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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 28352 has 24,940 residents and 9,096 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 41.1 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.9% male and 48.1% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (42.5%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (39.7%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	24,940Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	24,177Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	23,326Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	199.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$41,635Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,096Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$112,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.54Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	26,513	26,233	26,153	25,861	26,029	25,851	25,823	25,760	25,575	24,677	24,497	24,403	24,177
Decennial Census	25,641	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	24,940	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.1

Male Median Age: 38.7

Female Median Age: 44.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	725	728	859	795	835	991	881	828	886	835	871	879	800	720	553	379	213	178
Female	656	674	771	718	687	634	618	696	641	677	701	857	855	866	682	512	333	406
Total	1,381	1,402	1,630	1,513	1,522	1,625	1,499	1,524	1,527	1,512	1,572	1,736	1,655	1,586	1,235	891	546	584

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,906	40.25%
Black:	10,588	43.02%
Hispanic:*	879	3.57%
Asian:	259	1.05%
American Indian:	2,366	9.61%
Hawaiian:	11	0.04%
Other:	603	2.45%
Total:	24,612	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,956	51.95%	38.7 years
Females:	11,984	48.05%	44.2 years
Total:	24,940	100%	41.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	23,101	95.55%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	251	1.04%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	404	1.67%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	421	3.41%
Total Population:	24,177	100%
Total Native Population:	23,352	96.59%
Total Foreign-born Population:	825	3.41%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $41,635, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,891 (31.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,440. Family households earn a median of $52,439 versus $25,567 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,872). By gender, male median income is $44,071 and female is $38,648, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,423 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.1%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Production (27.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$31,744	$31,122	$30,342	$31,025	$31,093	$28,663	$31,069	$33,657	$36,195	$33,579	$38,453	$40,794	$41,635
Median Family Income	$39,240	$37,244	$36,772	$37,983	$37,921	$36,192	$40,425	$44,845	$46,174	$46,963	$47,015	$52,381	$52,439
Median NonFamily Income	$19,327	$19,715	$20,229	$21,331	$19,107	$18,672	$18,734	$18,690	$19,612	$21,055	$22,802	$23,988	$25,567
Median Male Income	$37,371	$40,602	$41,952	$42,067	$38,966	$38,586	$36,514	$36,989	$37,121	$36,804	$37,387	$41,879	$44,071
Median Female Income	$29,274	$29,837	$30,685	$31,003	$30,271	$30,077	$30,680	$31,325	$33,287	$34,345	$33,977	$36,799	$38,648

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	8,847	46.13%
Unemployed:	996	5.19%
Not In Labor Force:	9,336	48.68%
Total:	19,179	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,299	25.99%
Service:	1,659	18.75%
Sales and Office:	1,689	19.09%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	740	8.36%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,460	27.81%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,847	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $112,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $30,900 (37.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,700. The median gross rent is $771, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $143 (22.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.98% (49.90% with a mortgage, 50.10% free-and-clear) and renters 45.02% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.59%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$81,400	$83,500	$83,800	$84,700	$84,700	$87,400	$88,500	$88,400	$90,600	$94,400	$100,100	$110,600	$112,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	619	16.23%
$500 to $999:	2,043	53.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:	515	13.50%
$1,500 to $1,999:	80	2.10%
$2,000 to $2,499:	11	0.29%
$2,500 to $2,999:	14	0.37%
$3,000 or more:	62	1.63%
No Rent:	470	12.32%
Total:	3,814	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$628	$635	$627	$601	$612	$611	$631	$668	$685	$679	$709	$750	$771

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,324	27.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,333	27.54%
Renter Occupied:	3,814	45.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,471	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,471	86.41%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,332	13.59%
Total Housing Units:	9,803	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,115	62.38%
Multi-Family Units:	1,872	19.10%
Other Units:	1,816	18.52%
Total Housing Units:	9,803	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 16.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 11.80%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 48.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 50.70%, which is notably higher than the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 24.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.50 percentage points since 2011. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.04%). College enrollment is 23.67%, which is generally lower than the state rate (27.10%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	600	3.66%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,512	15.32%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,890	35.92%
Some college, no degree:	3,091	18.85%
Associate's degree:	1,610	9.82%
Bachelor's degree:	1,688	10.29%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,008	6.15%
Total:	16,399	100%
High school or higher:	13,287	81.02%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,696	16.44%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	10,953	43.79%
Public Insurance:	11,402	45.58%
No Insurance:	2,659	10.63%
Total:	25,014	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,355	89.37%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	23.3%	26.5%	28.2%	27.4%	27.6%	30.8%	28.8%	26.8%	24.8%	25.3%	24.2%	23.9%	24.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	249	4.75%
Kindergarten:	345	6.58%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,206	42.04%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,205	22.97%
College or graduate school:	1,242	23.67%
Total:	5,247	100%
Early Childhood:	594	11.32%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,756	71.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Laurinburg, North Carolina
Names to Avoid:	E Laurinburg, East Laurinburg
County:	Scotland County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:17:08 PM
Population:	24,940 [See All]
Area Codes:	910 / 472
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.7593, -79.4648
Land Area:	125.16 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/28352/zip-code-28352.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,801Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	817Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,614Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	7,970Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	654Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	481Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$73,152,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$297,160,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,627Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Laurinburg, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	29900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	34,353Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	125.16 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.466 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07,09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6161.77, 856.93 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3737220Source: Census
Place Name:	Laurinburg city; North CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 28352 in Laurinburg, NC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 28352

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28352

Sources & References