City

Lumberton, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lamar County  ·  Mississippi

👥9,030Population
💰$56,232Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$102,700Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 15.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Black15.1%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma67 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,694 (29.6%)
Some College1,160 (20.3%)
Associates1,090 (19.1%)
Bachelors915 (16%)
Graduate Degree795 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College20.3%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,232 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$102,700 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$749/mo
Total Housing Units4,542
Vacant Units1,039

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Lumberton, MS

Lumberton is a city in Mississippi, located in Lamar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,030 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Lumberton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,232 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lumberton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $749 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lumberton is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.06%).

Lumberton, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Lumberton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39455 9,030 $56,232 $102,700 $749 5.1% 29.9% 86.0%