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Robeson County
Pembroke, NC
28372
28372 ZIP Code — Pembroke, NC
Robeson County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28372 is located in
Pembroke ,
North Carolina ,
within Robeson County .
It covers approximately 44.26 square miles and serves a population of
12,346 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 910 .
About ZIP code 28372
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $33,788. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 28372 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
12,346
Population density
279 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
155
Geography
Land area
44.26 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
34.6908
Longitude
-79.1690
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
910
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.8%
62.7%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
21.1%
25.4%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
10.3%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.8%
1.6%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$33,788
Median household income
$105,800
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,544 20.6% 18 and over 9,802 79.4% 65 and over 1,545 12.5% Median age 29.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
72.3%
Black or African American
11.1%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 9,048 72.3% Black or African American 1,394 11.1% White 1,319 10.5% Two or more races 311 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 168 1.3% Asian 144 1.2% Other race 124 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.8%
62.7%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
21.1%
25.4%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
10.3%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.8%
1.6%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 17.9% $10k–$15k 7.9% $15k–$25k 13.9% $25k–$35k 12.3% $35k–$50k 12.2% $50k–$75k 12.3% $75k–$100k 9.9% $100k–$150k 9.6% $150k–$200k 2.5% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $33,788
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $105,800 Median rent / month $699 Owner occupied 60.3% Renter occupied 39.7% Vacant 9.0% Single-family detached 48.5% Large apartment buildings 4.5% Mobile homes 31.9% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 11.3% 2000–2009 18.7% 1990–1999 18.0% 1980–1989 16.6% 1970–1979 17.2% 1960–1969 5.8% 1950–1959 3.6% 1940–1949 3.8% 1939 or earlier 4.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 14.2% 1 bedroom 1.5% 2 bedrooms 19.7% 3 bedrooms 52.7% 4 bedrooms 10.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.5% 1 vehicle 34.0% 2 vehicles 28.0% 3 or more 30.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.2% Electricity 81.8% Propane / LP gas 10.8% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,518 36.8% Cohabiting couple 200 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 895 21.7% Female householder, no spouse 1,509 36.6% Households with children under 18 1,343 32.6% Households with seniors (65+) 1,118 27.1% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 56.3% 48.0% Married 32.9% 32.1% Separated 2.5% 2.0% Widowed 2.2% 9.6% Divorced 6.1% 8.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.9%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.2% Bachelor's or higher 22.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 124 2.7% Kindergarten 238 5.2% Elementary school 1,226 26.6% High school 542 11.8% College / grad school 2,479 53.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Public administration
5.0%
Professional & management
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.4% Service 19.1% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 18.4% Production & transportation 14.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.0% Government 25.6% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.5% Carpool 6.8% Public transit 0.6% Walk 1.7% Work from home 2.8% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 21.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
35.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.5% Retirement income 17.2% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 24.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.1% High blood pressure 35.2% High cholesterol 30.6% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 12.4% Arthritis 23.7% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 4.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.6% Binge drinking 15.6% No physical activity 27.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 24.7% Fair or poor health 21.5% Poor mental health 20.0% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 19.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.1% Visited dentist 54.4% Cholesterol screening 84.0% Teeth loss 25.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 342 3.5%
Disability % Any disability 16.5% Under 18 6.4% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 46.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.5% Public insurance 36.6% No insurance 13.3% Uninsured under 19 5.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 11,784 95.4% Spanish 35 0.3% Other Indo-European 27 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 8 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 12,192 98.8% Born in same state 12,173 98.6% Born in different state 10,867 88.0% Foreign born 19 0.2% Naturalized citizen 154 1.2% Not a US citizen 29 18.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,067 8.6% French 155 1.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 148 1.2% Polish 9 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.4% Internet access 88.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28372
What city is ZIP code 28372 in?
ZIP code 28372 is primarily assigned to Pembroke, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28372 in?
ZIP code 28372 falls within Robeson County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28372?
25% of residents in ZIP code 28372 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28372?
The median home value in ZIP code 28372 is $105,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28372?
The median household income in ZIP code 28372 is $33,788, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 28372?
ZIP code 28372 has an estimated population of 12,346 residents, with a density of 279 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28372 in?
ZIP code 28372 observes the EST timezone.
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