Lumber Bridge, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28357

Robeson County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,125
34/sq mi
$49,116
Median income
$88,600
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lumber Bridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28357 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28357 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.6 square miles in Lumber Bridge, Robeson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 3,125 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28357 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28357 sits at $49,116 (29% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $23,897. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $88,600 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $938 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28357 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Robeson County, so you can benchmark 28357 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28357, Lumber Bridge, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,125

Population

91.6

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28357?

36.6

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 36.9%
African American 17.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 14.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$49,116

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$23,897

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28357 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,116 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,241

Total Housing Units

1,079

Occupied Units

162

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$88,600

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$938

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 28357, employing approximately 3,204 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,128,000.

22

Businesses

3,204

Employees

$140.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 28357 vs 28386 →

ZIP 28357 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28357 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28357 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28357 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28386 Shannon, NC 6,319 4.2 mi
28371 Parkton, NC 6,519 5.5 mi
28377 Red Springs, NC 12,666 8.7 mi
28304 Fayetteville, NC 37,147 10.0 mi
28384 Saint Pauls, NC 12,097 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28357 in?
ZIP code 28357 (Lumber Bridge) is located in Robeson County, North Carolina. Robeson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/robeson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28357?
ZIP code 28357 in Lumber Bridge, NC has a population of 3,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28357?
The median household income in ZIP 28357 is $49,116, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28357?
The median home value in ZIP 28357 is $88,600, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28357 is White at 36.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28357?
ZIP code 28357 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 3,204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28357?
In ZIP code 28357, 42.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28357?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28357 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28357?
In ZIP code 28357, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28357 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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