Prospect
Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina

Prospect is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Robeson County, North Carolina, with 873 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 190 ft (58 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pembroke, 4.5 miles SE.
- 873residents (2020 Census)
- 190 ftelevation · 58 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 222 / sq mipopulation density
- 28372ZIP code
About Prospect
Prospect is a census-designated place (CDP) in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 873 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Prospect
- Median household income
- $110,769
- Median home value
- $100,700
- Median age
- 30.4
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Prospect had 873 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 873 |
|---|---|
| Density | 222 per sq mi (86 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prospect at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Robeson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 873 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.93 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7358° N, 79.2252° W |
| ZIP code | 28372 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3753950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prospect
- Pembroke4.5 mi SE
- Wakulla4.6 mi NW
- Red Springs5.4 mi NE
- Maxton7.2 mi W
- Elrod8.9 mi S
- Shannon9.1 mi NE
- Rennert9.9 mi NE
- Raemon10.7 mi SW
- Raynham11.2 mi S
- Rex12.9 mi NE
- McDonald12.9 mi S
- Wagram13.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prospect
What county is Prospect in?
Prospect is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Prospect, NC?
873 people lived in Prospect at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prospect, NC?
The ZIP code of Prospect is 28372.
What is the elevation of Prospect?
190 feet (58 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prospect?
Pembroke (4.5 mi), Wakulla (4.6 mi), Red Springs (5.4 mi), Maxton (7.2 mi), Elrod (8.9 mi).
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