Lumberton, NC: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Lumberton, NC is a small incorporated city located in Robeson County in the state of North Carolina. Our data estimates 28,279 residents, places it at 34.631°N, 79.019°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Lumberton, NC?

What is the population of Lumberton, NC?

Lumberton has an estimated population of 28,279. That makes it the 41st largest of the 733 places we list in North Carolina, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in North Carolina has about 1,470 residents, so Lumberton is roughly 19.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in North Carolina with a similar population include Morrisville (28,846), Mint Hill (27,617), Statesville (27,528), Shelby (26,973), Kinston (26,889). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Lumberton differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Lumberton?

Lumberton has about 1,155 people per square mile (446 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within North Carolina, it is denser than about 77% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Lumberton use?

The postal data lists 3 ZIP codes for Lumberton: 28358, 28360, 28359. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Lumberton in?

Lumberton is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 343 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Lumberton located in North Carolina?

Lumberton lies in the southern part of North Carolina, at 34.631° north latitude and 79.019° west longitude. The state capital, Raleigh, is about 86 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Dillon, SC, roughly 25 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Lumberton is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Fayetteville, NC, 31 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Lumberton, NC?

The closest listed place to Lumberton is Pembroke, NC, 10.4 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Lumberton in?

Lumberton is in Robeson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 37155. The county contains 21 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 19 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Pembroke (7,381), Red Springs (4,031), St. Pauls (3,710), Fairmont (2,597), Maxton (2,346). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Lumberton from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Lumberton is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 315 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,232 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Lumberton?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Lumberton: Lumberton, TX (13,073), Lumberton, MS (2,218), Lumberton, NM (116). When you search for Lumberton, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Lumberton in Robeson County, North Carolina.

Planning a move to Lumberton?

If you are weighing Lumberton, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.