City

Orrum, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Robeson County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,781Population
💰$42,554Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$75,700Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.1%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 24.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White55.1%
Hispanic5.3%
Black24.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty23.7% ▲ 137% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1%)
HS Graduate478 (46.6%)
Some College102 (10%)
Associates162 (15.8%)
Bachelors179 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree94 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 46.6%Some College: 10%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad46.6%
Some College10.0%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,554 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$75,700 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units915
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Orrum, NC

Orrum is a city in North Carolina, located in Robeson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,781 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Orrum is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,554 is below the national average. Approximately 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Orrum is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orrum is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orrum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28369 1,781 $42,554 $75,700 $758 0.6% 26.6% 75.9%