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Lumberton, North Carolina · ZIP 28358

Lumberton — ZIP 28358

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Lumberton (28358) scores 43/100 — Below Average for Lumberton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $146K.

43OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency46%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby11

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index75/100
Typical home value$146K
Median rent$1,202/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$146K

Median Rent

$1,202/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,404

Violent Crime

593

Property Crime

2,811

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Robeson County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
East Robeson PrimaryPK–03556
82%
62%
Southeastern AcademyKG–08218
82%
82%
Rowland Norment ElementaryPK–03495
57%
37%
Tanglewood ElementaryPK–03355
52%
42%
Lumberton Senior High09–121,894
47%
39%
Long Branch ElementaryPK–04428
42%
27%
Littlefield Middle04–08632
37%
36%
W H KnucklesPK–03382
37%
27%
Piney Grove ElementaryPK–06452
31%
25%
Lumberton Junior06–08655
19%
24%
L Gilbert Carroll04–05494
19%
27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

33,745

Median Income

$48K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28358 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 28358 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28358 is approximately $146K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 28358 in Lumberton has an overall NeighborScore of 43/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.