City

Laurinburg, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Scotland County  ·  North Carolina

👥24,177Population
💰$41,635Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$112,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 41.5%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White37.0%
Hispanic4.3%
Black41.5%
Asian1.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty26.0% ▲ 160% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma143 (1%)
HS Graduate5,462 (39.5%)
Some College1,567 (11.3%)
Associates2,457 (17.8%)
Bachelors1,610 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree2,584 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College11.3%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55%Renter: 45%Tenure
Owner55.0%
Renter45.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,635 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$112,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$771/mo
Total Housing Units9,803
Vacant Units1,332

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Laurinburg, NC

Laurinburg is a city in North Carolina, located in Scotland County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,177 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Laurinburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,635 is below the national average. Approximately 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Laurinburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $771 per month.

The population of Laurinburg is moderately educated. 30.3% 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 41.5%.

Laurinburg, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Laurinburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28352 24,177 $41,635 $112,300 $771 10.1% 30.3% 55.0%