City

Maxton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Robeson County  ·  North Carolina

👥13,184Population
💰$33,889Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$76,100Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.2%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 19.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White8.2%
Hispanic1.1%
Black19.2%
Asian1.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty31.3% ▲ 213% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma75 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,107 (45.6%)
Some College474 (7%)
Associates1,189 (17.5%)
Bachelors784 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,183 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 7%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College7.0%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,889 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$76,100 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$757/mo
Total Housing Units5,490
Vacant Units600

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Maxton, NC

Maxton is a city in North Carolina, located in Robeson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,184 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Maxton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,889 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Maxton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $757 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Maxton is moderately educated. 28.9% 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 19.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Maxton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28364 13,184 $33,889 $76,100 $757 5.3% 28.9% 74.5%