City

Lumberton, NC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Robeson County  ·  North Carolina

👥47,427Population
💰$46,702Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$106,419Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.9%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 26.7%Asian: 1%Other: 2.9%Race
White29.9%
Hispanic10.3%
Black26.7%
Asian1.0%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size0.61
Below Poverty25.1% ▲ 151% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma854 (3.3%)
HS Graduate9,771 (37.7%)
Some College2,804 (10.8%)
Associates4,181 (16.1%)
Bachelors3,428 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree4,865 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College10.8%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,702 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$106,419 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units19,937
Vacant Units2,702

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Lumberton, NC

Lumberton is a city in North Carolina, located in Robeson County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 47,427 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.84 years.

Economically, Lumberton is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,702 is below the national average. Approximately 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above 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 $106,419, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month.

The population of Lumberton is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 29.9%.

Lumberton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lumberton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28358 33,745 $46,756 $106,200 $837 7.2% 33.2% 56.9%
28360 12,735 $46,560 $107,000 $763 6.9% 32.9% 70.2%