28340 ZIP Code – Fairmont, North Carolina
28340 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Fairmont, North Carolina, part of Robeson County with a population of approximately 9,790 residents. The median household income is $34,886 — well below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. Median home values of $79,400 are well below the national average, with 63.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $707 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 52% single-family (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.1%, above the national average. An estimated 32.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 9.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 43.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28375, 28362, 28369.
ZIP Code 28340 Data
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ZIP 28340 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28340 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,790 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $34k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $79k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $707 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28375 – Proctorville
- 28362 – Marietta
- 28369 – Orrum
- 29563 – Lake View
- 28359 – Lumberton
- 28383 – Rowland
- 29547 – Hamer
- 28438 – Evergreen
- 29536 – Dillon
- 28439 – Fair Bluff
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28375 | PROCTORVILLE | 184 | $60,625 |
| 28362 | MARIETTA | 44 | $32,500 |
| 28369 | ORRUM | 2,067 | $40,132 |
| 29563 | LAKE VIEW | 1,985 | $37,727 |
| 28359 | LUMBERTON | 957 | Not provided |