| ZIP Code | 28371 |
|---|---|
| City | Parkton |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Robeson County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 177 ft |
| Latitude | 34.91065 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.978348 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37155 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,309 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 476 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 749 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 509 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 793 (20.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,781 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,100 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,081/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,566 |
| Vacant Units | 221 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,566 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 221 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 28371 is located in Parkton, North Carolina, within Robeson County. With a population of 6,458, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.4 years. Economically, 28371 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,781 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28371 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,081 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 68% since 2019.
The population of 28371 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.2%. Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28371 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 28371 in Parkton, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,458 residents, a median household income of $53,781, and a median home value of $151,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.