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Rex, NC
Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28378.
Population
59
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
1
Rex and its ZIP codes
Rex at a glance
- Rex is 64% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Rex, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Rex.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,214
37,260 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $8,222 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rex, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
597
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
998
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Rex
1 in or overlapping Rex. Population shown
Cities near Rex
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lumber BridgeTown | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| RennertTown | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| ParktonTown | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| St. PaulsTown | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Red SpringsTown | 7.9 mi | 3.5 |
| DundarrachCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| RockfishCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 5 |
| Hope MillsTown | 11 mi | 9 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| WakullaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| RaefordCity | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| Silver CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| PembrokeTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| LumbertonCity | 15 mi | 18.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rex, NC in?
- Rex is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Rex, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rex include 28378.
- What is the population of Rex, NC?
- About 59 people live in Rex, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rex?
- Nearby places include Lumber Bridge (3 mi), Rennert (3.1 mi), Parkton (4.2 mi), Shannon (5.1 mi), St. Pauls (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023