28352 ZIP Code — Laurinburg, NC

Scotland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28352 is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina, within Scotland County. It covers approximately 125.16 square miles and serves a population of 24,403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28352

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $40,794. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28352 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.

24,403

population

125.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28352 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28352

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28352. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laurinburg	Acceptable
Laurinburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28343 Gibson (6.7 mi) 29570 Mc Coll (7.4 mi) 28364 Maxton (7.9 mi) 28396 Wagram (10.2 mi) 28351 Laurel Hill (11 mi) 29567 Little Rock (14.6 mi) 28377 Red Springs (15.2 mi) 28345 Hamlet (15.2 mi) 29525 Clio (15.3 mi) 29512 Bennettsville (16.3 mi) 28383 Rowland (17.4 mi) 28372 Pembroke (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,403
Population density	195 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	125.16 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	34.7593
Longitude	-79.4648
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	62.5%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	25.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

24,403

Population

195

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$40,794

Median household income

$24,215

Per capita income

$110,600

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

56.0%

Home ownership

28.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

6,140

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

852

Under 5

802

814

5–9

765

817

10–14

768

846

15–19

795

853

20–24

803

1,637

25–34

1,540

1,544

35–44

1,452

1,523

45–54

1,433

778

55–59

732

728

60–64

685

1,259

65–74

1,185

646

75–84

607

278

85+

261

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,781	23.7%
18 and over	18,622	76.3%
65 and over	4,236	17.4%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 40.5%

White 37.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	10,246	40.5%
White	9,402	37.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,649	10.5%
Two or more races	1,392	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	905	3.6%
Other race	586	2.3%
Asian	122	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	25.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$40,794

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,600
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	56.0%
Renter occupied	44.0%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	60.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	18.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.6%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.7%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.5%
Electricity	77.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.9%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,942	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	421	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,697	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,290	39.4%
Households with children under 18	2,515	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,994	35.9%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.4%	37.7%
Married	35.1%	34.2%
Separated	3.3%	2.8%
Widowed	4.1%	13.7%
Divorced	11.1%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	357	6.3%
Kindergarten	352	6.2%
Elementary school	2,393	42.3%
High school	1,281	22.6%
College / grad school	1,276	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Manufacturing 22.7%

Retail trade 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Professional & management 5.7%

Construction 4.3%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 28.4%

Under 18 years 43.5%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 48.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	933	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,749	93.2%
Spanish	475	2.1%
Other Indo-European	338	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.1%
Other languages	51	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,746	97.3%
Born in same state	23,552	96.5%
Born in different state	17,712	72.6%
Foreign born	194	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	657	2.7%
Not a US citizen	250	38.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,582	6.5%
Arab	992	4.1%
Italian	414	1.7%
English	63	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.1%
Polish	8	0%
Dutch	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28352

What city is ZIP code 28352 in?

ZIP code 28352 is primarily assigned to Laurinburg, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28352 in?

ZIP code 28352 falls within Scotland County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28352?

28% of residents in ZIP code 28352 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28352 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 28352 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28352?

The median home value in ZIP code 28352 is $110,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 28352?

Health data for ZIP code 28352 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 28352 in?

ZIP code 28352 observes the EST timezone.