City

Laurel Hill, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Scotland County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,792Population
💰$46,218Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$92,100Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 123% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.8%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 16.4%Other: 7.2%Race
White59.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black16.4%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty27.7% ▲ 177% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 123% above avg
No HS Diploma59 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,001 (36.2%)
Some College362 (13.1%)
Associates611 (22.1%)
Bachelors443 (16%)
Graduate Degree290 (10.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,218 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$92,100 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$818/mo
Total Housing Units2,114
Vacant Units376

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
54%
About Laurel Hill, NC

Laurel Hill is a city in North Carolina, located in Scotland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,792 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Laurel Hill is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,218 is below the national average. Approximately 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Laurel Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $818 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laurel Hill is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Laurel Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28351 4,792 $46,218 $92,100 $818 10.9% 26.5% 69.2%