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 Moderate-density area
- $46,598
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28360 (Lumberton, NC) rose +23.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.3 in 2023 to 229.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,836. The poverty rate is 21.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,700 (60% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $749; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Robeson County, so 28360 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 28360?
38.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
4.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$22,836
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28360 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Lumberton, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,598 14th percentile higher than 14% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,085housing units
5,085
Total Housing Units
4,662
Occupied Units
423
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,700
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 28358
Lumberton (28358)
38,738 residents
- 28372 14,783
Pembroke (28372)
14,783 residents
- 28360 14,263
Lumberton (28360)
14,263 residents
- 28384 12,097
Saint Pauls (28384)
12,097 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28360 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28360 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28384
Saint Pauls (28384)
$51,167 median income
- 28358
Lumberton (28358)
$48,467 median income
- 28360
Lumberton (28360)
$46,598 median income
- 28372
Pembroke (28372)
$36,552 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28360, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,263 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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