ZIP Code 28358: Population, Income, Housing

State: NC

Total population: 33,071 Household income: $48,467 Rent: $891

Overview

Total population

33,071

Rent

$891

Year built

1983

Household income

$48,467

Per capita income

$27,483

Poverty rate

25.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

43.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

North Carolina

County

Robeson County

City

Lumberton

Total population

33,071

Adults over 25

21,286

Total households

12,657

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$48,467

Per capita income

$27,483

Poverty rate

25.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

43.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$891

Year built

1983

Households that rent

43.5%

Households that own

56.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

35.4%

Black

32.2%

Asian

1.3%

Two or more races

4.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

10%

Not Hispanic or Latino

90%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

12,323 (95.9%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

525 (4.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

32.1%

High school graduate or GED

34.1%

Some college or associate degree

16.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

17.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 28358 with: Robeson County, NC North Carolina United States

ZIP 28358

Total population33,071

Rent$891

Year built1983

Household income$48,467

Per capita income$27,483

Poverty rate25.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Robeson County, NC

Total population116,902

Rent$805

Year built1986

Household income$41,978

Per capita income$23,672

Poverty rate27.2%

Unemployment rate4.6%

North Carolina State

Total population10,730,404

Rent$1,228

Year built1991

Household income$72,388

Per capita income$41,385

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP28358	CountyRobeson, NC	StateNorth Carolina	CountryUnited States
Total population	33,071	116,902	10,730,404	334,922,499
Rent	$891	$805	$1,228	$1,413
Year built	1983	1986	1991	1980
Household income	$48,467	$41,978	$72,388	$80,734
Per capita income	$27,483	$23,672	$41,385	$44,673
Poverty rate	25.1%	27.2%	13%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.6%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 28358

Rent & Income

In 28358, the typical monthly rent is $891 and the typical household income is $48,467. Rent here is lower than North Carolina, and household income is lower than North Carolina. The estimated poverty rate is 25.1%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 43.5% of households. About 43.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 17.1% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 28358 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 28358 — Poverty

How ZIP 28358 compares in North Carolina (126 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$891	11 / 126	from lower rent	$733 – $2,025
Household income	$48,467	121 / 126	from higher income	$42,810 – $165,586
Poverty rate	25.1%	123 / 126	from lower poverty	2.3% – 34.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in North Carolina with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 28358

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 11th out of 126 ZIP Codes in North Carolina. At the state level, values extend from $733 in ZIP 28645 up to $2,025 in ZIP 28079.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 28358 holds the 121st out of 126 ZIP Codes. In North Carolina as a whole, the range goes from $42,810 in ZIP 27893 up to $165,586 in ZIP 27519.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 28358 ranks 123rd out of 126 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.3% in ZIP 27502 up to 34.4% in ZIP 28607.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 28358 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $891 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 28358

Annual Household Income: $48,467

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 28358

Estimated Rate: 25.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 28358

In ZIP Code 28358, households that rent: 5,505 (43.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,505	43.5%
Owner-Occupied	7,152	56.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 28358

In ZIP Code 28358, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,384 (43.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,384	43.3%
Other renter households	3,121	56.7%
Total renter households	5,505	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 28358

Less than High School: 6,836 people (32.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,264 people (34.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,549 people (16.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,637 people (17.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,286

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.