ZIP Code 28343 Demographics & Data

Gibson, NC (ZIP Code 28343) Insights

North Carolina

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 28343

The ZIP Code 28343 is associated with Gibson, NC in Scotland County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,457. Median househould income is at $37,375, with an estimated 16% of the population living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 9.5% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $23,481. The median age in ZIP Code 28343 is approximately 47.5 years, with 22.4% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 28343

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 28343 is 1,457.

Gibson, NC

The 28343 ZIP Code is associated with Gibson, NC in Scotland County.

Area Codes associated with 28343

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 28343 include 910.

Sunrise / Sunset in 28343

Sunrise: 7:05 am
Sunset: 5:59 pm
Sunrise in 28343 7:05 am
Sunrise in 28343 5:59 pm

Weather forecast for 28343

Tonight's forecast for 28343: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 28343

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 28343 Fair

Internet in 28343

An estimated 72.5% of households in ZIP Code 28343 have a computer, while about 61.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 28343

Females comprise about 44.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 28343, while males account for approximately 55.4%.

Health Insurance in 28343

Approximately 14.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 28343 (Gibson, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 28343

The median household income in ZIP Code 28343 is $37,375, while the region's mean household income is $57,526. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,481. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28343 of $23,481 is approximately 23.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 16.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately71.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.3% of the population in 28343 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.4% of 28343 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 28343

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 16.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.4%
$200,000 or more per year 0.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 28343

In ZIP Code 28343, 73.4% of the population graduated high school, while 9.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.7% in this Scotland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 28343

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 21.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.7%
Some college, no degree 19.4%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 6.3%
Graduate or professional degree 3.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 28343

Residents of ZIP Code 28343 are older than average. The median age of 47.5 years in ZIP Code 28343 is approximately 24.67% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 28343 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 28343 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 28343

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.4%
5 to 9 years 5.8%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 4.3%
20 to 24 years 8.8%
25 to 34 years 13.3%
35 to 44 years 5.0%
45 to 54 years 13.5%
55 to 59 years 11.5%
60 to 64 years 9.8%
65 to 74 years 11.9%
75 to 84 years 5.3%
85 years and over 2.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 28343

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28343, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.3% of 28343 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28343 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (42.2%), followed by White (41.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 28343

Industry Percent
White 41.4%
Black or African American 42.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17.0%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 28343 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 28343

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 28343 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28343 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28343 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 28343

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 86%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 28343

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 28343

In ZIP Code 28343, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Scotland County region.

Language Spoken in 28343

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.8%
Spanish 2.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 28343

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28343, an estimated 28.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Scotland County region.

Age of Housing in 28343

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 28.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 10.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 28343

In 28343, 49.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.1 minutes. Approximately 32.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28343 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 21.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28343 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 28343

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 0.6%
Manufacturing 32.9%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Retail trade 21.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.8%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 4.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 3.3%
Other services, except public administration 2.8%
Public administration 1.3%

Utilities in ZIP Code 28343 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28343 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes electricity rates in 28343 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 28343

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 28343 10.43¢/kWh 8.5¢/kWh 6.64¢/kWh
North Carolina 14.64¢/kWh 10.58¢/kWh 7.69¢/kWh
United States 17.78¢/kWh 13.19¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 28343

Month ZIP Code 28343 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.66 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.92 3 6.31
Mar 5.36 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.93 5.13 7.3
May 6.02 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.74 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.51 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.65 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.83 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.66 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.1 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.46 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 28343. This visualizes solar power levels in 28343 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.