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Lumberton, MS
City in Lamar County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39455.
Population
1,320
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
186
ZIP codes
1
Lumberton and its ZIP codes
Lumberton at a glance
- Lumberton is about 3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,147, 32% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 (49% below Mississippi) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Lumberton, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lumberton, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,147
Poverty rate
35.7%
Median home value
$86,200
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (78), German Americans (48), Italian Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Lumberton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,605
20,964 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$311M
FY 2026, $4,842 per person
PPP loans
$7.3M
203 loans, 790 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lumberton, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lumberton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
251
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 39°F
65.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lumberton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.5%
U.S. 33.3% +13.2 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Lumberton
1 in or overlapping Lumberton. Population shown
Cities near Lumberton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaxtervilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.2 |
| PurvisCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| PoplarvilleCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| BondCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| Angie, LAVillage | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| West HattiesburgCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| HattiesburgCity | 22 mi | 53.4 |
| WigginsCity | 22 mi | 10.7 |
| Varnado, LAVillage | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Arnold LineCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| Rawls SpringsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| PetalCity | 26 mi | 16.9 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| ColumbiaCity | 26 mi | 11.2 |
| SumrallTown | 28 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lumberton, MS in?
- Lumberton is in Lamar County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Lumberton, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lumberton include 39455.
- What is the population of Lumberton, MS?
- About 1,320 people live in Lumberton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lumberton?
- Nearby places include Baxterville (8.9 mi), Purvis (10 mi), Poplarville (13 mi), Oak Grove (19 mi), Bond (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023