Zip code 28372: Pembroke, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28372?

28372 is assigned to Pembroke, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28372 in?

28372 is in Robeson County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28372?

About 12,483 people live in 28372, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28372?

The median household income in 28372 is $36,552.

Q: What zip codes are near 28372?

The closest zip codes to 28372 are 28360, 28364, 28377, 28383, 28359.

Residential delivery areaRobeson CountyEastern Time

Population

12,483

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$99K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$746/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

44 sq mi

282 people/sq mi

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

About 28372

28372 is a small-town zip code in Pembroke, North Carolina (Robeson County), covering 44 sq mi of land. About 12,483 people live here, or 282 per square mile. The median resident is 28.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,552 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 27% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $99,000, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $746 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.1 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and education.

How 28372 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.568
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.47714th of 781 in NC
Government workers25.9%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%79th of 798 in NC
Poverty rate27%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%62nd of 788 in NC
Housing vacancy9.6%
69th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%515th of 789 in NC
Uninsured rate9.5%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%405th of 797 in NC
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%298th of 798 in NC
Diversity index47.2
47th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4381st of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate4.5%
43rd
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%374th of 799 in NC
Residents under 1820.5%
36th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%399th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate60.4%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%664th of 788 in NC
Rent-burdened renters45.6%
31st
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%407th of 760 in NC
Average commute23.1 min
30th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min562nd of 771 in NC
Residents 65 and older14%
30th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%639th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers7.8%
29th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%564th of 798 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher22.5%
27th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%408th of 799 in NC
Population density282/sq mi
25th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi288th of 802 in NC
Veterans3.6%
21st
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%715th of 801 in NC
Population12,483
19th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404276th of 802 in NC
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%465th of 798 in NC
Median earnings per worker$37,108
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279588th of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%613th of 802 in NC
Work from home5.2%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%599th of 799 in NC
Per capita income$23,785
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385724th of 799 in NC
Median gross rent$746
4th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228598th of 688 in NC
Median age28.8
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1758th of 802 in NC
Broadband access77.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%687th of 788 in NC
Median household income$36,552
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388722nd of 748 in NC
Median home value$99,000
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900714th of 757 in NC

Measure	28372	Robeson	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.568	0.508	0.477	0.483	99th	14th of 781
Government workers	25.9%	16.6%	13.8%	14.5%	96th	79th of 798
Poverty rateWeakness	27%	27.2%	13%	12.5%	94th	62nd of 788
Housing vacancy	9.6%	12.2%	12.5%	10.1%	69th	515th of 789
Uninsured rate	9.5%	14.2%	9.9%	8.4%	68th	405th of 797
Healthcare workers	10.4%	11%	9.5%	9.7%	64th	298th of 798
Diversity index	47.2	73.2	58.4	61.4	47th	381st of 802
Unemployment rate	4.5%	6%	4.7%	5.2%	43rd	374th of 799
Residents under 18	20.5%	25.8%	21.8%	22%	36th	399th of 802
Homeownership rate	60.4%	65.8%	66.6%	65.2%	33rd	664th of 788
Rent-burdened renters	45.6%	48.2%	48.9%	51.1%	31st	407th of 760
Average commute	23.1 min	25.3 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	30th	562nd of 771
Residents 65 and older	14%	16%	17.2%	17.2%	30th	639th of 802
Self-employed workers	7.8%	7%	9.8%	10%	29th	564th of 798
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.5%	14.7%	35.7%	35.7%	27th	408th of 799
Population density	282/sq mi	123/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	25th	288th of 802
Veterans	3.6%	6.3%	7.4%	6.2%	21st	715th of 801
Population	12,483	116,902	10,730,404	334,922,499	19th	276th of 802
Tech workers	1.2%	0.9%	3.9%	3.8%	17th	465th of 798
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,108	$36,542	$46,279	$49,666	14th	588th of 788
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	5.5%	9.1%	14.1%	10th	613th of 802
Work from home	5.2%	4.2%	16.3%	15.1%	8th	599th of 799
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,785	$23,672	$41,385	$44,673	6th	724th of 799
Median gross rent	$746	$805	$1,228	$1,413	4th	598th of 688
Median age	28.8	36.4	39.1	38.9	3rd	758th of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	77.7%	77.6%	90.1%	91%	3rd	687th of 788
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,552	$41,978	$72,388	$80,734	2nd	722nd of 748
Median home value	$99,000	$94,500	$288,900	$332,700	2nd	714th of 757

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

15%

5–17

24%

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

28.8

Under 18

20.5%

65 and over

14%

Race and ethnicity

White13%
Black9%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
Native American71%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.4%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

47.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 4,325
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 60.8%
Married couples: 32.1%
Living alone: 33.7%
Veterans (of adults): 3.6%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28372

$36,552

Robeson Co.

$41,978

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,785

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.568

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28372

$99,000

Robeson Co.

$94,500

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28372

$746

Robeson Co.

$805

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,785
Owner-occupied: 60.4%
Vacant: 9.6%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.1%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

0.6%

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

26%

20–29

22%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

16%

Office and admin

11%

Education

10%

Healthcare

10%

Production

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Management

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Food service

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

16%

Manufacturing

15%

Construction

14%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Information

0.8%

Wholesale

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$37,108

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28372	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,288	$74,888
Service	$30,552	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,792	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,134	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

33%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
Households with broadband: 77.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.7%
No internet access: 17.1%
Without health insurance: 9.5%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Pembroke
State: North Carolina
County: Robeson County
Center point: 34.6999° N, 79.1786° W
Land area: 44 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Pembroke7% of zip
Prospect (unincorporated)5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 28372

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28360	Lumberton, NC	6.2 mi	12,550	$46,598	$103,700
28364	Maxton, NC	8.2 mi	12,819	$34,178	$82,700
28377	Red Springs, NC	9.6 mi	11,590	$37,326	$98,300
28383	Rowland, NC	9.9 mi	6,825	$39,214	$80,500
28359	Lumberton, NC	11 mi	877	—	—
28386	Shannon, NC	12 mi	5,451	$31,777	$69,700
28378	Rex, NC	13 mi	0	—	—
28384	Saint Pauls, NC	15 mi	11,379	$51,167	$94,000
28357	Lumber Bridge, NC	15 mi	2,852	$49,116	$88,600
28358	Lumberton, NC	15 mi	33,071	$48,467	$110,400
28340	Fairmont, NC	16 mi	9,265	$39,746	$86,700
28352	Laurinburg, NC	16 mi	23,837	$43,728	$118,600

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Questions about 28372

What city is zip code 28372?

28372 is assigned to Pembroke, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28372 in?

28372 is in Robeson County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28372?

About 12,483 people live in 28372, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28372 in?

28372 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28372?

The median household income in 28372 is $36,552.

What zip codes are near 28372?

The closest zip codes to 28372 are 28360, 28364, 28377, 28383, 28359.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28372, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.