City

Pembroke, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Robeson County  ·  North Carolina

👥12,286Population
💰$31,860Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂29.0Median Age
🏠$100,900Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 9.6%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White12.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black9.6%
Asian1.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
23%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,042 (34.7%)
Some College474 (8.1%)
Associates1,145 (19.5%)
Bachelors709 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,483 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College8.1%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.2%Renter: 40.8%Tenure
Owner59.2%
Renter40.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,860 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$100,900 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units4,652
Vacant Units414

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Pembroke, NC

Pembroke is a city in North Carolina, located in Robeson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,286 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29 years.

Economically, Pembroke is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,860 is well below the national average. Approximately 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pembroke is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month.

The population of Pembroke is moderately educated. 37.3% 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 12.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Pembroke
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28372 12,286 $31,860 $100,900 $728 4.8% 37.3% 59.2%