County

Scotland County, NC

5 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥33,148Population
💰$43,024Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$109,116Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.8%Hispanic: 4%Black: 37.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 5%Race
White40.8%
Hispanic4.0%
Black37.6%
Asian1.3%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty25.3% ▲ 153% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma214 (1.1%)
HS Graduate7,408 (38.5%)
Some College2,381 (12.4%)
Associates3,611 (18.8%)
Bachelors2,412 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree3,193 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.3%Renter: 41.7%Tenure
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,024 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$109,116 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units13,812
Vacant Units1,974

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Scotland County, NC

Scotland County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 33,148 residents. With a median age of 38.3, it is a middle-aged county.

Scotland County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,024 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 10.1%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 25.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Scotland County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $109,116 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $764.

The residents of Scotland County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.8%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Scotland County, NC is a working-class area in North Carolina. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Scotland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
28343 Gibson 1,795 $35,000 $57,100 $766 13.0% 21.2%
28351 Laurel Hill 4,792 $46,218 $92,100 $818 10.9% 26.5%
28352 Laurinburg 24,177 $41,635 $112,300 $771 10.1% 30.3%
28396 Wagram 2,384 $56,736 $150,200 $594 6.3% 28.0%

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