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Lumberton, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Lumberton.

Population: 33,948 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lumberton, NC is $144,722 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,000 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,198/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.6% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,722

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$144,722
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
10-year appreciation
+72.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$144,722
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$242,000
Median price per sqft
$209
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
91.0%
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,198/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Southeastern Academy, Public Schools of Robeson County
Schools include
Southeastern Academy, Littlefield Middle, Long Branch Elementary, Piney Grove Elementary, East Robeson Primary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.5°F
Average high
74.5°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,393
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,241

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE HOSPITAL, SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+66 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
13.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.6%
Median annual property tax
$937
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
82.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,433
Average weekly wage
$821
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
287

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LumbertonState medianUS median
Median home value$144,722$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$242,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,198/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$937$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lumberton, NC?
$144,722.
What is the median sale price in Lumberton, NC?
$242,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lumberton, NC?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Lumberton, NC?
Typical rent: $1,198/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lumberton, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is Lumberton, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lumberton, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lumberton, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lumberton, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lumberton, NC?
12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lumberton, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lumberton, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.4 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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