28351 ZIP Code — Laurel Hill, NC

Scotland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28351 is located in Laurel Hill, North Carolina, within Scotland County. It covers approximately 58.82 square miles and serves a population of 4,617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28351

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 $76,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $41,970. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 30 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 smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 28351 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.

4,617

population

58.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28351 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28351

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28351. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laurel Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28345 Hamlet (6.3 mi) 28396 Wagram (8.2 mi) 28343 Gibson (9.1 mi) 28347 Hoffman (10.9 mi) 28352 Laurinburg (11 mi) 28379 Rockingham (12.4 mi) 28373 Pinebluff (13.8 mi) 29570 Mc Coll (14.7 mi) 28315 Aberdeen (17.1 mi) 28338 Ellerbe (17.5 mi) 28364 Maxton (18 mi) 29596 Wallace (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,617
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	58.82 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	34.8928
Longitude	-79.5701
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	70.8%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	25.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,617

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$41,970

Median household income

$22,323

Per capita income

$76,900

Median home value

$704

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

1,559

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

129

199

5–9

221

10–14

15–19

107

121

20–24

134

341

25–34

379

266

35–44

296

350

45–54

389

126

55–59

139

117

60–64

129

264

65–74

294

110

75–84

122

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	958	20.7%
18 and over	3,659	79.3%
65 and over	790	17.1%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.1%

Black or African American 18.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 12.7%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,840	60.1%
Black or African American	891	18.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	602	12.7%
Two or more races	251	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	112	2.4%
Other race	33	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.8%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	25.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$41,970

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 46.9%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,900
Median rent / month	$704
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	43.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	55.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	31.3%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	82.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	772	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	58	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	312	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	630	35.6%
Households with children under 18	567	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	516	29.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	27.5%
Married	44.8%	41.7%
Separated	1.1%	4.3%
Widowed	3.1%	12.8%
Divorced	11.8%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.4%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	6.3%
Kindergarten	75	8.6%
Elementary school	500	57.3%
High school	144	16.5%
College / grad school	98	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.4%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Retail trade 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 5.2%

Professional & management 3.8%

Public administration 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	30.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	22.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 23.9%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	21.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	350	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,371	94.7%
Spanish	21	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,578	99.2%
Born in same state	4,565	98.9%
Born in different state	3,374	73.1%
Foreign born	13	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	39	0.8%
Not a US citizen	18	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	240	5.2%
French	172	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	2.5%
German	15	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28351

What city is ZIP code 28351 in?

ZIP code 28351 is primarily assigned to Laurel Hill, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28351 in?

ZIP code 28351 falls within Scotland County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28351?

26% of residents in ZIP code 28351 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28351?

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

Does ZIP code 28351 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 28351 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28351?

The median home value in ZIP code 28351 is $76,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 28351 in?

ZIP code 28351 observes the EST timezone.