City

Southern Pines, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Moore County  ·  North Carolina

👥15,643Population
💰$73,587Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$366,600Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓64.4%College Grads▲ 66% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 8%Black: 12.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.5%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic8.0%
Black12.1%
Asian1.3%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
17%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads64.4% ▲ 66% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma168 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,786 (16.4%)
Some College857 (7.9%)
Associates1,073 (9.8%)
Bachelors1,171 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree5,860 (53.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 16.4%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 53.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad16.4%
Some College7.9%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate53.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.8%Renter: 43.2%Tenure
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,587 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$366,600 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,137/mo
Total Housing Units8,731
Vacant Units1,134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About Southern Pines, NC

Southern Pines is a city in North Carolina, located in Moore County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,643 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Southern Pines is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,587 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Southern Pines is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $366,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,137 per month.

The population of Southern Pines is highly educated. 64.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.62%).

Southern Pines, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Southern Pines
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28387 15,643 $73,587 $366,600 $1,137 4.8% 64.4% 56.8%