28343 ZIP Code — Gibson, NC

Scotland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28343 is located in Gibson, North Carolina, within Scotland County. It covers approximately 15.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28343

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $64,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $40,882. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,857

population

15.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28343 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gibson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29570 Mc Coll (5.9 mi) 28352 Laurinburg (6.7 mi) 28351 Laurel Hill (9.1 mi) 28345 Hamlet (10.4 mi) 29512 Bennettsville (11.4 mi) 28396 Wagram (13.2 mi) 29596 Wallace (14.3 mi) 28364 Maxton (14.3 mi) 29525 Clio (15.3 mi) 28379 Rockingham (16.3 mi) 29567 Little Rock (17 mi) 29520 Cheraw (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,857
Population density	119 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	15.54 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	34.7617
Longitude	-79.5823
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	25.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,857

Population

119

People per sq mi

33.1

Median age

$40,882

Median household income

$24,821

Per capita income

$64,000

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

60.3%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

466

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

139

25–34

153

35–44

45–54

55–59

107

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	544	29.3%
18 and over	1,313	70.7%
65 and over	237	12.8%
Median age	33.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.2%

White 33.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 11.7%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	973	52.2%
White	631	33.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	218	11.7%
Two or more races	35	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	25.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$40,882

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.9%

$50k–$100k 44.1%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,000
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	60.3%
Renter occupied	39.7%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	32.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	34.6%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.2%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	83.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	32.8%
Cohabiting couple	33	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	128	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	289	43.1%
Households with children under 18	253	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	182	27.2%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.2%	43.7%
Married	37.1%	26.4%
Separated	4.9%	4.5%
Widowed	2.4%	15.9%
Divorced	14.4%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 19.5%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	8.1%
Kindergarten	61	12.1%
Elementary school	211	41.7%
High school	119	23.5%
College / grad school	74	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.9%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Professional & management 5.5%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Construction 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	40.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.9%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 38.1%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 34.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.2%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,699	91.5%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,854	99.8%
Born in same state	1,854	99.8%
Born in different state	1,239	66.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	97	5.2%
Italian	52	2.8%
Arab	42	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.4%
Polish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	87.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28343

What city is ZIP code 28343 in?

ZIP code 28343 is primarily assigned to Gibson, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28343 in?

ZIP code 28343 falls within Scotland County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28343?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28343?

23% of residents in ZIP code 28343 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28343 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 28343 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28343?

The median home value in ZIP code 28343 is $64,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28343 in?

ZIP code 28343 observes the EST timezone.