28340 ZIP Code
Fairmont, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28340 |
| City/Town: | Fairmont |
| County: | Robeson |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,790 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,886 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,766 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,229 |
| Median Home Value: | $79,400 |
| Land Area: | 123.3 sq miles
319.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.4714, -79.1344 |
Population Information (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,790 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,791 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,999 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 573 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 456 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 650 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 671 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 532 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,106 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,027 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,204 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 750 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 749 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,238 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 733 | 7.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 101 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $79,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $707 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,229 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,655 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 574 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,265 | 62.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,390 | 38.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,908 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 641 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,106 | 16.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,396 | 34.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,304 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 746 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 487 | 7.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 228 | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28340 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,886 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,725 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $38,038 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,766 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,482 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,229 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 253 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,417 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,666 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 476 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 87 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,666 | 27.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,664 | 37.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2,904 | 29.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 491 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 65 | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 492 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 495 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 325 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 157 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28340 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 417 | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 291 | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 499 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 624 | 17.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 614 | 16.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 518 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 350 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 285 | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 27 | 0.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 30 | 0.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28340 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,816 | 87.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 220 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 100 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 61 | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28340 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 228 | 7.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 248 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 554 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 69 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 221 | 6.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 163 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 29 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 114 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 297 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 744 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 243 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 110 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 209 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,552 | 87.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,910 | 39.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,779 | 59.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,213 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28340 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,302 | 63.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,564 | 42.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 723 | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 307 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 48 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,061 | 29.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28340 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,284 | 54.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 22 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 112 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 136 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 58 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 75 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 27 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,515 | 35.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28340 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 108 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 379 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 966 | 22.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 514 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 733 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 496 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 369 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 169 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 475 | 11.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28340 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 48 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 141 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,152 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,132 | 50.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 641 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 115 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28340 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 64 | 1.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 547 | 15.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,865 | 78.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 70 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 109 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28340 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 296 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,314 | 36.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,273 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 772 | 21.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28340 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 636 | 28.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 816 | 36.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 245 | 10.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 246 | 10.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 170 | 7.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 108 | 4.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 44 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28340 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,163 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $398 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $707 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,655 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,338 | 36.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 251 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 671 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,420 | 38.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,045 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,379 | 37.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28340 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,784 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,606 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,545 | 40.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 113 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 329 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,754 | 46.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28340 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,932 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 74 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 60 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 941 | 48.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 539 | 27.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 318 | 16.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,656 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 532 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,765 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,001 | 20.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 101 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,021 | 51.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 879 | 43.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28340 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,271 | 94.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 420 | 4.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 322 | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 94 | 22.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 66 | 15.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,664 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 25 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 126 | 504.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 126 | 504.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 126 | 504.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 115 | 460.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28340 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,217 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,833 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 384 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 285 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 37 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 58 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28340 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,655 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,220 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
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