28396 ZIP Code — Wagram, NC

Scotland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28396 is located in Wagram, North Carolina, within Scotland County. It covers approximately 54.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28396

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $51,174. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28396 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,272

population

54.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28396 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28396

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28396. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wagram	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28351 Laurel Hill (8.2 mi) 28352 Laurinburg (10.2 mi) 28376 Raeford (11.4 mi) 28347 Hoffman (12.4 mi) 28377 Red Springs (12.8 mi) 28343 Gibson (13.2 mi) 28373 Pinebluff (13.6 mi) 28364 Maxton (13.9 mi) 28345 Hamlet (14.5 mi) 28315 Aberdeen (15.3 mi) 29570 Mc Coll (17 mi) 28386 Shannon (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,272
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	54.46 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	34.9030
Longitude	-79.4260
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	55.0%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	25.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,272

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$51,174

Median household income

$30,115

Per capita income

$122,800

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

959

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

132

20–24

129

25–34

117

35–44

114

158

45–54

154

55–59

109

60–64

106

176

65–74

172

105

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	265	11.7%
18 and over	2,007	88.3%
65 and over	603	26.5%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.1%

Black or African American 29.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.2%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,133	48.1%
Black or African American	689	29.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	241	10.2%
Two or more races	194	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	83	3.5%
Asian	15	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	62.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	25.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$51,174

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,800
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	73.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	422	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	236	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	259	27.3%
Households with children under 18	164	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	400	42.1%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	32.8%
Married	41.6%	48.2%
Separated	0.5%	3.3%
Widowed	4.8%	3.7%
Divorced	12.9%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.8%
Kindergarten	14	5.6%
Elementary school	101	40.4%
High school	46	18.4%
College / grad school	82	32.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 18.3%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 10.4%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Public administration 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Construction 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 42.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	185	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,180	96.0%
Spanish	21	1.0%
Other Indo-European	21	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,223	97.8%
Born in same state	2,158	95.0%
Born in different state	1,401	61.7%
Foreign born	65	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	49	2.2%
Not a US citizen	28	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	127	5.6%
Italian	95	4.2%
Arab	70	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	1.8%
Dutch	34	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28396

What city is ZIP code 28396 in?

ZIP code 28396 is primarily assigned to Wagram, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28396 in?

ZIP code 28396 falls within Scotland County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28396 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 28396 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28396 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 28396 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28396?

The median home value in ZIP code 28396 is $122,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 28396?

Health data for ZIP code 28396 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 28396 in?

ZIP code 28396 observes the EST timezone.