What is the largest city in Robeson County, NC?

Lumberton is the largest city or town in Robeson County, with about 18,859 residents.

How many ZIP codes are in Robeson County?

Robeson County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28340, 28358, 28359, 28360, 28362.

What is the population of Robeson County, NC?

About 116,902 people live in Robeson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What counties border Robeson County?

Robeson County borders Horry County, SC, Cumberland County, Hoke County, Columbus County, Scotland County, Bladen County, Dillon County, SC, Marlboro County, SC.

Robeson County, NC: Cities, ZIP Codes & Local Data

Population

116,902

Land area

947sq mi

People per sq mi

123

ZIP codes

15

Robeson County at a glance

Robeson County is 44% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Households here earn a median of $41,978 a year, 42% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,500 (67% below North Carolina) and median rent is $805 a month.
The biggest population centers are Lumberton (18,859), Red Springs (3,125) and Pembroke (2,822).

Local data for Robeson County, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Robeson County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$41,978

Poverty rate

27.2%

Median home value

$94,500

Prices +8.4% in a year

Median rent

$805/mo

Homeownership

65.8%

Bachelor's or higher

14.7%

Median age

36.4

Average commute

25.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,332), Irish Americans (2,208), German Americans (1,627).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

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

$98.95M

1,869 loans, 15,185 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$471K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans

How people get to work

Robeson County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Drove alone85.3%
Carpooled7.4%
Public transit0.3%
Walked1.2%
Bicycle0.1%
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
Worked from home4.2%

Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Robeson County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

597

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

998

2.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 35°F

42.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 16 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Robeson County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.9%

U.S. 33.3% +14.6 pts

Diabetes

18.4%

U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts

Smoking

22.5%

U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.2%

U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Robeson County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Robeson County, NC?: Lumberton is the largest city or town in Robeson County, with about 18,859 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Robeson County?: Robeson County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28340, 28358, 28359, 28360, 28362.
What is the population of Robeson County, NC?: About 116,902 people live in Robeson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Robeson County?: Robeson County borders Horry County, SC, Cumberland County, Hoke County, Columbus County, Scotland County, Bladen County, Dillon County, SC, Marlboro County, SC.