| City: | Lumberton, North Carolina |
| County: | Robeson County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:59:20 PM |
| Population: | 1,073 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 472 / 910 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.6181, -79.0086 |
| Land Area: | 0.049 sq mi |
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ZIP code 28359 serves a correctional facility in Lumberton, North Carolina. Of the 1,073 people counted in this ZIP code, 1,060 live in institutional group quarters. That's 98.8% of the population. With only one household unit recorded, the population-to-household ratio of 1,073:1 confirms this is an institutional setting rather than a residential community.
Mail processing at correctional facilities follows strict security protocols. The post office maintains 1,004 PO Boxes, serving both the inmate population and facility operations. All inmate correspondence goes through institutional mail screening before distribution. Staff and administrative offices receive delivery via E 7th St, the single street address in this ZIP code's delivery network, with 214 unit designations for different facility sections.
The facility population is racially diverse. Among the 1,073 residents, 44% are Black (472 people), 30% are White (319), and 14% are American Indian (152). The median age is 39.0 years. These demographics differ significantly from typical residential communities but are characteristic of North Carolina's correctional system.
This ZIP code exists as a point location within the boundaries of ZIP 28358, the standard delivery ZIP for Lumberton. The facility's classification as a separate PO Box ZIP dates back to before October 2004, when USPS began tracking ZIP introduction dates. Despite the PO Box classification, this isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Standard street delivery serves the broader Lumberton area through neighboring ZIP codes.
Single street delivery to E 7th St with 214 unit designators for facility sections.
ZIP Code 28359 has 1,073 residents and 1 households (average 13.00 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the state (39.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 97.0% male and 3.0% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (44.0%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (29.7%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%) and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,073Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 877Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 21,898.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 13.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 13.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 852 | 957 | 947 | 877 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,073 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 39
Female Median Age: 37.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 68 | 170 | 161 | 157 | 141 | 102 | 76 | 73 | 48 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 73 | 172 | 162 | 163 | 146 | 102 | 79 | 76 | 48 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| White: | 319 | 26.87% |
| Black: | 472 | 39.76% |
| Hispanic:* | 130 | 10.95% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.34% |
| American Indian: | 152 | 12.81% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 110 | 9.27% |
| Total: | 1,187 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,041 | 97.02% | 39.0 years |
| Females: | 32 | 2.98% | 37.8 years |
| Total: | 1,073 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 844 | 96.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 33 | 3.76% |
| Total Population: | 877 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 844 | 96.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 33 | 3.76% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $28,333 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $28,333 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,000 | $40,568 | $26,250 | $28,333 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 8 | 0.91% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 869 | 99.09% |
| Total: | 877 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 8 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 8 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 42.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 121 | 14.22% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 367 | 43.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 286 | 33.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 51 | 5.99% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 2.70% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 0.35% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 851 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 363 | 42.66% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 0.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 28359 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 39 business establishments, employing about 534 people with an annual payroll of $31,468,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,060Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 39Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,185,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $31,468,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 534Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28359 is located in Robeson County, North Carolina, within the Lumberton, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31300) and North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 134,168 people, about 0.80% of whom live in ZIP Code 28359. It covers 0.049 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lumberton, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 31300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 134,168Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.049 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6161.77 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3739700Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lumberton city; North CarolinaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 28359 is in the Robeson County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.