Robeson County, NC: Cities, ZIP Codes & Population
Robeson County is a county-level area in North Carolina identified by the FIPS code 37155. Our data lists 21 places in it, led by Lumberton, NC, with combined estimates of about 54,090 people across those places. This page shows its cities, ZIP codes, time zone and neighboring counties.
What are the key facts about Robeson County?
| County | Robeson County |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37155 |
| Places in our data | 21 |
| Places with a city page | 2 |
| Combined place estimates | 54,090 |
| Largest place | Lumberton, NC (28,279) |
| Rank in state | 30th of 100 counties by combined place population |
| Weighted density | 1,031 per sq mi |
| Time zone | Eastern time |
| ZIP codes | 15 |
Which cities and towns are in Robeson County?
Robeson County has 2 places large enough for a full page on this site. They are ranked below by estimated population, together with whether each is incorporated, its density in people per square mile and the number of ZIP codes it uses. Lumberton, NC is the largest, followed by Pembroke, NC.
| Place | Type | Population | Per sq mi | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton, NC | Incorporated | 28,279 | 1,155 | 3 |
| Pembroke, NC | Incorporated | 7,381 | 927 | 1 |
The county also contains 19 smaller communities that appear here but do not have separate pages because their populations are too small for reliable data: Red Springs, St. Pauls, Fairmont, Maxton, Rowland, Barker Ten Mile, Elrod, Prospect, Parkton, Shannon, Rennert, Wakulla, Raemon, Marietta, Proctorville, McDonald, Lumber Bridge, Orrum, Raynham. Residents of these places often depend on the county for services such as roads, courts and public health.
How large is Robeson County compared with other counties in North Carolina?
Adding up the estimates for the places in our data gives 54,090 people, which ranks Robeson County 30th among 100 counties in North Carolina. The average listed place has about 2,576 residents. The weighted density is about 1,031 people per square mile, which is suburban by our scale. These totals add up place estimates, so they can differ from the official county population, which includes people outside any listed place. See why population figures differ.
What ZIP codes are in Robeson County?
The places in Robeson County use 15 ZIP codes: 28340, 28357, 28358, 28359, 28360, 28362, 28364, 28369, 28371, 28372, 28375, 28377, 28383, 28384, 28386. Every code begins with 2, which is assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). A ZIP code can cross county lines, so a code listed here may also serve addresses in a neighboring county. Use the ZIP code lookup to check a single code, or read how ZIP codes work.
Which counties are near Robeson County?
The closest counties by distance between the average locations of their places are listed below. The distance is a rough guide to how close the areas are, because county shapes vary widely.
- Scotland County, NC — about 22 miles northwest (center to center), 24,083 people in listed places
- Hoke County, NC — about 23 miles north (center to center), 10,989 people in listed places
- Dillon County, SC — about 23 miles southwest (center to center), 11,132 people in listed places
- Marlboro County, SC — about 29 miles west (center to center), 14,614 people in listed places
- Bladen County, NC — about 30 miles east (center to center), 8,354 people in listed places
- Marion County, SC — about 32 miles south (center to center), 12,349 people in listed places
What does the FIPS code 37155 mean?
The first two digits, 37, identify North Carolina, and the last three, 155, identify Robeson County inside that state. Government datasets use this code to join records without confusing counties that share a name. Our guide to counties and FIPS codes explains the numbering, and the North Carolina hub lists every county we cover in the state.
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Combined place populations are estimates from a compiled dataset and are not official county totals.