Lumberton, NC GIS Map
Lumberton is a city in Robeson County, North Carolina, with a population of about 20,457. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Robeson County
- Population
- 20,457
- Elevation
- 129 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.6182, -79.0086
- ZIP codes (3)
- 28358, 28359, 28360
- Land area
- 18.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Lumberton, NC
Lumberton is a city in and the county seat of Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. As of 2020, its population was 19,025.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Lumberton, NC
The Lumberton map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Lumberton without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Lumberton Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
18,859
Households
6,901
Median household income
$42,877
Median age
34.6 years
Median home value
$152,600
Median gross rent
$866/mo
Owner-occupied homes
43.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
Below poverty level
30.8%
Land area
18.2 sq mi
Population density
1,035 / sq mi
County
Lumberton Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
21,542
April 2020 (estimates base)
19,310
July 2024 estimate
18,882
Change 2010-2020
-10.4%
Change 2020-2024
-2.2%
Photos of Lumberton
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Lumberton
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Lumberton.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahn Drive Bldg | 4430 Kahn Drive, 28358 | Leased | 12,000 | Jun 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Lumberton
General soil map unit at the city center: Rains-Norfolk-Coxville
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 20.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 153 cm
Soil Components
- Norfolk34%
Ultisols · Typic Kandiudults
- Rains14%
Ultisols · Typic Paleaquults
- Coxville14%
Ultisols · Typic Paleaquults
- Wagram9%
Ultisols · Arenic Kandiudults
- Goldsboro9%
Ultisols · Aquic Paleudults
- Lynchburg5%
Ultisols · Aeric Paleaquults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Lumberton
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Lumberton, Nc weather station, elevation 112 ft, 1.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 91°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 33°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 54 | 58 | 65 | 74 | 81 | 88 | 91 | 89 | 84 | 75 | 65 | 57 |
| Avg low °F | 33 | 35 | 41 | 49 | 59 | 68 | 71 | 70 | 64 | 52 | 41 | 36 |
| Precip. in | 3.70 | 3.41 | 3.61 | 3.43 | 4.26 | 5.23 | 5.60 | 6.16 | 5.18 | 3.39 | 3.24 | 3.62 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Lumberton
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Robeson County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 91.1 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindVery High
- TornadoRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Lumberton FAQ
What county is Lumberton in?
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Lumberton, North Carolina is located in Robeson County.
What is the population of Lumberton?
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Lumberton has a population of about 20,457, making it the number 40 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Lumberton?
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The elevation of Lumberton is approximately 129 feet (39 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Lumberton?
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ZIP codes for Lumberton include 28358, 28359, 28360.
What time zone is Lumberton in?
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Lumberton is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Lumberton from Raleigh?
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Lumberton is about 83 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Lumberton from Charlotte?
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Lumberton is about 112 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Lumberton?
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Cities near Lumberton include Fayetteville, NC (31 miles); Bennettsville, SC (38 miles); Southern Pines, NC (44 miles); Pinehurst, NC (48 miles); Florence, SC (52 miles).
Local notes for Lumberton, NC
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.