City

Shannon, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Robeson County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,246Population
💰$30,286Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$65,300Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.6%Hispanic: 29%Black: 7.4%Other: 4.5%Race
White8.6%
Hispanic29.0%
Black7.4%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty39.8% ▲ 298% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,316 (49.9%)
Some College346 (13.1%)
Associates372 (14.1%)
Bachelors289 (11%)
Graduate Degree254 (9.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 49.9%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad49.9%
Some College13.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,286 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$65,300 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$684/mo
Total Housing Units2,130
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Shannon, NC

Shannon is a city in North Carolina, located in Robeson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,246 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Shannon is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,286 is well below the national average. Approximately 39.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Shannon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $684 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shannon is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 29.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Shannon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28386 5,246 $30,286 $65,300 $684 7.5% 20.6% 75.4%