Zip code 28340: Fairmont, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28340?

28340 is assigned to Fairmont, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28340 in?

28340 is in Robeson County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28340?

About 9,265 people live in 28340, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28340?

The median household income in 28340 is $39,746.

Q: What zip codes are near 28340?

The closest zip codes to 28340 are 28375, 28319, 28369, 28362, 29563.

Residential delivery areaRobeson CountyEastern Time

Population

9,265

Median household income

$40K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$87K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$835/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

123 sq mi

75 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28340

28340 is a small-town zip code in Fairmont, North Carolina (Robeson County), covering 123 sq mi of land. About 9,265 people live here, or 75 per square mile. The median resident is 46.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,746 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $86,700, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $835 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.2 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.

How 28340 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate26.8%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%65th of 788 in NC
Diversity index69.6
93rd
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.428th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older24.5%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%213th of 802 in NC
Median age46.2
89th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1252nd of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.500
89th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477106th of 781 in NC
Unemployment rate7.3%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%144th of 799 in NC
Government workers19.2%
82nd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%203rd of 798 in NC
Housing vacancy12.7%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%377th of 789 in NC
Average commute31.2 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min148th of 771 in NC
Uninsured rate11.3%
77th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%279th of 797 in NC
Veterans6.7%
62nd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%435th of 801 in NC
Self-employed workers8.9%
45th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%488th of 798 in NC
Homeownership rate63.8%
39th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%629th of 788 in NC
Rent-burdened renters46.6%
34th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%386th of 760 in NC
Healthcare workers8.2%
31st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%485th of 798 in NC
Residents under 1819.3%
26th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%467th of 802 in NC
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%464th of 798 in NC
Population9,265
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404326th of 802 in NC
Population density75/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi542nd of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$835
9th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228488th of 688 in NC
Median earnings per worker$34,938
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279655th of 788 in NC
Per capita income$24,410
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385705th of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%664th of 802 in NC
Median household income$39,746
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388700th of 748 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher10.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%737th of 799 in NC
Work from home2.5%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%706th of 799 in NC
Median home value$86,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900735th of 757 in NC
Broadband access73.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%734th of 788 in NC

Measure	28340	Robeson	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Poverty rateWeakness	26.8%	27.2%	13%	12.5%	94th	65th of 788
Diversity index	69.6	73.2	58.4	61.4	93rd	28th of 802
Residents 65 and older	24.5%	16%	17.2%	17.2%	91st	213th of 802
Median age	46.2	36.4	39.1	38.9	89th	252nd of 802
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.500	0.508	0.477	0.483	89th	106th of 781
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.3%	6%	4.7%	5.2%	82nd	144th of 799
Government workers	19.2%	16.6%	13.8%	14.5%	82nd	203rd of 798
Housing vacancy	12.7%	12.2%	12.5%	10.1%	81st	377th of 789
Average commute	31.2 min	25.3 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	79th	148th of 771
Uninsured rate	11.3%	14.2%	9.9%	8.4%	77th	279th of 797
Veterans	6.7%	6.3%	7.4%	6.2%	62nd	435th of 801
Self-employed workers	8.9%	7%	9.8%	10%	45th	488th of 798
Homeownership rate	63.8%	65.8%	66.6%	65.2%	39th	629th of 788
Rent-burdened renters	46.6%	48.2%	48.9%	51.1%	34th	386th of 760
Healthcare workers	8.2%	11%	9.5%	9.7%	31st	485th of 798
Residents under 18	19.3%	25.8%	21.8%	22%	26th	467th of 802
Tech workers	1.2%	0.9%	3.9%	3.8%	17th	464th of 798
Population	9,265	116,902	10,730,404	334,922,499	14th	326th of 802
Population density	75/sq mi	123/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	542nd of 802
Median gross rent	$835	$805	$1,228	$1,413	9th	488th of 688
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,938	$36,542	$46,279	$49,666	8th	655th of 788
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,410	$23,672	$41,385	$44,673	7th	705th of 799
Foreign-born residents	1%	5.5%	9.1%	14.1%	6th	664th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,746	$41,978	$72,388	$80,734	3rd	700th of 748
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.2%	14.7%	35.7%	35.7%	3rd	737th of 799
Work from home	2.5%	4.2%	16.3%	15.1%	2nd	706th of 799
Median home value	$86,700	$94,500	$288,900	$332,700	1st	735th of 757
Broadband accessWeakness	73.4%	77.6%	90.1%	91%	1st	734th of 788

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

15%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

46.2

Under 18

19.3%

65 and over

24.5%

Race and ethnicity

White26%
Black37%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.3%
Native American31%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

69.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 3,715
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 65.4%
Married couples: 34.3%
Living alone: 30.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28340

$39,746

Robeson Co.

$41,978

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,410

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.500

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28340

$86,700

Robeson Co.

$94,500

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28340

$835

Robeson Co.

$805

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

54%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,255
Owner-occupied: 63.8%
Vacant: 12.7%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

13%

20–29

26%

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

31.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

12%

Office and admin

11%

Production

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Management

10%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Education

Food service

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Engineering and science

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

14%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

12%

Retail

10%

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

0.5%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,938

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28340	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,766	$74,888
Service	$27,409	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,771	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,929	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

36%

Some college

21%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Households with broadband: 73.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.4%
No internet access: 25.1%
Without health insurance: 11.3%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Fairmont
State: North Carolina
County: Robeson County
Center point: 34.4714° N, 79.1344° W
Land area: 123 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Fairmont2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28340

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28375	Proctorville, NC	5.2 mi	182	$74,327	$101,800
28319	Barnesville, NC · PO box	6.6 mi	—	—	—
28369	Orrum, NC	6.8 mi	1,878	$40,000	$77,800
28362	Marietta, NC	7 mi	35	$36,667	$127,500
29563	Lake View, SC	9.2 mi	1,884	$46,013	$88,600
28359	Lumberton, NC	9.2 mi	877	—	—
28383	Rowland, NC	11 mi	6,825	$39,214	$80,500
29547	Hamer, SC	11 mi	2,832	$55,472	$95,100
28438	Evergreen, NC	13 mi	1,582	$59,199	$160,800
29536	Dillon, SC	14 mi	14,907	$46,120	$90,300
28360	Lumberton, NC	14 mi	12,550	$46,598	$103,700
29543	Fork, SC	15 mi	415	$55,658	$84,400

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Questions about 28340

What city is zip code 28340?

28340 is assigned to Fairmont, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28340 in?

28340 is in Robeson County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28340?

About 9,265 people live in 28340, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28340 in?

28340 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28340?

The median household income in 28340 is $39,746.

What zip codes are near 28340?

The closest zip codes to 28340 are 28375, 28319, 28369, 28362, 29563.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28340, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.