City

Gibson, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Scotland County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,795Population
💰$35,000Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂29.8Median Age
🏠$57,100Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊13.0%Unemployment▲ 165% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.6%Black: 50%Other: 2%Race
White32.6%
Black50.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
21%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty31.3% ▲ 213% above avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment13.0% ▲ 165% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate368 (42.4%)
Some College84 (9.7%)
Associates227 (26.2%)
Bachelors137 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree47 (5.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 26.2%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 5.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College9.7%
Associates26.2%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate5.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.9%Renter: 46.2%Tenure
Owner53.9%
Renter46.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,000 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$57,100 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units707
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
54%
About Gibson, NC

Gibson is a city in North Carolina, located in Scotland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,795 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.8 years.

Economically, Gibson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,000 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gibson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $57,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $766 per month.

The population of Gibson is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 50.0%.

Gibson, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Gibson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28343 1,795 $35,000 $57,100 $766 13.0% 21.2% 53.9%