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Lumberton, NC
City in Robeson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28359.
Population
18,859
Land area
18.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,035
ZIP codes
1
Lumberton and its ZIP codes
Lumberton at a glance
- Lumberton is about 4.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $42,877 a year, 41% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (47% below North Carolina) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Lumberton, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools7
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks10
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores26
- Restaurants142
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment12
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Lumberton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,877
Poverty rate
30.8%
Median home value
$152,600
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (984), Mexican Americans (886), Irish Americans (559).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Lumberton.
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
PPP loans
$1.2M
15 loans, 143 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lumberton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lumberton, 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
91° / 33°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lumberton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.5%
U.S. 33.3% +14.2 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Lumberton
1 in or overlapping Lumberton. Population shown
Cities near Lumberton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.3 |
| ButtersCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| ProctorvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| St. PaulsTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| PembrokeTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| OrrumTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| McDonaldTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RaynhamTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| FairmontTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| RennertTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Tar HeelTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| BladenboroTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| BoardmanTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lumberton, NC in?
- Lumberton is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Lumberton, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lumberton include 28359.
- What is the population of Lumberton, NC?
- About 18,859 people live in Lumberton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lumberton?
- Nearby places include Barker Ten Mile (3.1 mi), Butters (9.8 mi), Proctorville (12 mi), St. Pauls (12 mi), Pembroke (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023