PlainZIP

Lumberton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28360

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

14,263
84/sq mi
$46,598
Median income
$103,700
Median home value
14.0%
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, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
84
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28360 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina, home to 14,263 residents across 170.2 square miles, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28360 reports a modest median household income of $46,598 (33% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $22,836. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. Housing costs here run $103,700 for a typical home value (60% below the state average), with rent averaging $749 a month; 72.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Robeson County, so you can benchmark 28360 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 28360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lumberton, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28360.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28360, Lumberton, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,263

Population

170.2

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28360?

38.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 17.4%
African American 14.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 58.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
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?

$46,598

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$22,836

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28360 ranks nationally

Lumberton, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,598 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,085

Total Housing Units

4,662

Occupied Units

423

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$103,700

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$749

Median Rent

1990

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

+23.1%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28360 have increased 23.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.8% 130
2021 +4.9% 136
2022 +14.9% 156
2023 +19.1% 186
2024 +23.1% 229

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 125 business establishments in ZIP 28360, employing approximately 2,253 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,643,000.

125

Businesses

2,253

Employees

$95.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 16.8%
Construction 16 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 15 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 11.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 10 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.4%
Wholesale trade 6 4.8%
Manufacturing 5 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.0%

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 28360 vs 28372 →

ZIP 28360 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 28360 ranks #3 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 28360 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 28360 ranks #3 of 4 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
28372 Pembroke, NC 14,783 6.1 mi
28358 Lumberton, NC 38,738 8.9 mi
28384 Saint Pauls, NC 12,097 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Robeson County

28358 standard
Lumberton, NC
Pop: 38,738
28364 standard
Maxton, NC
Pop: 14,809
28372 standard
Pembroke, NC
Pop: 14,783
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 28360 in? ▼
ZIP code 28360 (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 28360? ▼
ZIP code 28360 in Lumberton, NC has a population of 14,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28360? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28360 is $46,598, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28360? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28360 is $103,700, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28360? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28360 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28360? ▼
ZIP code 28360 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 2,253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28360? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28360 are: Retail trade (21), Construction (16), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28360? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28360 increased by 23.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 28360? ▼
In ZIP code 28360, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 28360? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28360 is 24.6 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 28360? ▼
In ZIP code 28360, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28360? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28360 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.