City

Parkton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Robeson County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,458Population
💰$53,781Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$151,100Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.2%Hispanic: 13.8%Black: 33.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.3%Race
White42.2%
Hispanic13.8%
Black33.7%
Asian0.7%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,309 (33.8%)
Some College476 (12.3%)
Associates749 (19.3%)
Bachelors509 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree793 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,781 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$151,100 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units2,566
Vacant Units221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
63%
About Parkton, NC

Parkton is a city in North Carolina, located in Robeson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,458 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Parkton is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,781 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Parkton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parkton is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Parkton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28371 6,458 $53,781 $151,100 $1,081 4.0% 33.6% 69.4%