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Lumberton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28358

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

38,738
75/sq mi
$48,467
Median income
$110,400
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lumberton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
75
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28358 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28358 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 517.2 square miles in Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 38,738 residents, producing a population density of 75 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 28358 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28358 sits at $48,467 (30% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $27,483. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $110,400 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $891 per month, and 56.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28358 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Robeson County, so you can benchmark 28358 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 28358

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28358.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 28358, Lumberton, 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

38,738

Population

517.2

Area (sq mi)

75

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28358?

36.6

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 35.4%
African American 32.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 17.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$48,467

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$27,483

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28358 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,467 12th percentile higher than 12% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,843

Total Housing Units

12,657

Occupied Units

2,186

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.5%
Renter 43.5%

$110,400

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$891

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28358 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 135
2021 +8.9% 147
2022 +18.9% 175
2023 +10.3% 193
2024 -0.3% 192

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 835 business establishments in ZIP 28358, employing approximately 13,601 people with a combined annual payroll of $589,696,000.

835

Businesses

13,601

Employees

$589.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 191 22.9%
Health care and social assistance 155 18.6%
Accommodation and food services 108 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 80 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 6.6%
Finance and insurance 53 6.3%
Construction 41 4.9%
Wholesale trade 33 4.0%
Manufacturing 30 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.8%
Information 9 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.0%
Utilities 4 0.5%
Educational services 3 0.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 28358 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 28358 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 28358 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 28358 ranks #2 of 3 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
28360 Lumberton, NC 14,263 8.9 mi
28375 Proctorville, NC 102 10.6 mi
28392 Tar Heel, NC 1,579 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Robeson County

28364 standard
Maxton, NC
Pop: 14,809
28372 standard
Pembroke, NC
Pop: 14,783
28360 standard
Lumberton, NC
Pop: 14,263
28377 standard
Red Springs, NC
Pop: 12,666
28384 standard
Saint Pauls, NC
Pop: 12,097
28340 standard
Fairmont, NC
Pop: 10,765

Related Areas

Robeson County Lumberton, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28358 in? ▼
ZIP code 28358 (Lumberton) 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 28358? ▼
ZIP code 28358 in Lumberton, NC has a population of 38,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28358? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28358 is $48,467, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28358? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28358 is $110,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28358? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28358 is White at 35.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28358? ▼
ZIP code 28358 has 835 business establishments employing approximately 13,601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28358? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28358 are: Retail trade (191), Health care and social assistance (155), Accommodation and food services (108). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28358? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28358 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28358? ▼
In ZIP code 28358, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 28358? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28358 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28358? ▼
In ZIP code 28358, approximately 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28358? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28358 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lumberton, NC

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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