Town guide · Burlington County
Living in Lumberton, NJ
Lumberton takes its name from the lumber trade that once floated pitch pine down to Philadelphia. Today it is a township of about 13 square miles, with an old village at its center, newer neighborhoods around it, and Route 38 and County Route 541 as its main roads.
- County
- Burlington
- Population
- About 12,800 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 13 square miles
- Setting
- Suburban neighborhoods around an older village, with some open land
- Main roads
- Route 38 and County Route 541
Neighborhoods
A village grown from two settlements
Eayrestown, founded by Richard and Elizabeth Eayres in the late 1600s, was the first real settlement here and had a sawmill. The village of Lumberton grew out of Eayrestown and nearby Fostertown. The township was formed in 1860 from parts of Medford, Southampton and Eastampton, and in 1924 part of it was split off to create Hainesport.
The South Branch of the Rancocas Creek was the town's link to the wider world. Lumberton was the head of navigation on the creek, and boats and rafts carried lumber and cordwood from here toward Philadelphia.
- Lumberton village: The older center of the township, which grew from the settlements of Eayrestown and Fostertown.
- Eayrestown: The township's first significant settlement, dating to the late 1600s.
- Fostertown: One of the two early settlements that grew into Lumberton village.
- Other named areas: Brown and Newbolds Corner are other locality names still found in the township.
Homes
What you will find
- Village homes: Older homes in and around the historic village center.
- Suburban neighborhoods: Single family homes in developments built over several decades.
- Homes on larger lots: Properties on the township's more open roads, away from the village and Route 38.
Worth knowing: Lumberton mixes very old village homes with much newer neighborhoods, and some homes sit near the South Branch of the Rancocas Creek and other low ground. We check the FEMA flood map for every home near the water and confirm whether a home is on public water and sewer or a private system. In planned communities, we read the association documents early.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Lumberton
- 2.106%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $9,1052025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $450,000 on today's market would pay roughly $9,477 a year at Lumberton's 2025 effective rate. Your actual bill depends on your assessment, so we pull the real tax record for any home you are considering.
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 general and effective tax rates. Rates are set each year.
Getting around
Roads and commuting
Route 38 is the township's main east and west highway, running toward Mount Holly and Hainesport. County Route 541 is the main north and south road through the village. Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike are a short drive west. There is no train station in Lumberton. NJ Transit bus routes 317 and 413 serve the township, along with the BurLink B1 bus. Daily shopping is mostly along Route 38.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- South Branch Rancocas Creek: The creek that made Lumberton a lumber town, with its tidal stretch reaching up to Eayrestown.
- South Jersey Regional Airport: A public use airport in the township owned by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
- Air Victory Museum: An aviation museum located at South Jersey Regional Airport.
- Village Green Park: A township park in Lumberton, one of several township parks with fields, picnic areas, play structures and nature trails.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Lumberton
What are property taxes in Lumberton, NJ?
Lumberton Township's 2025 effective tax rate is 2.106 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $9,105, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
How did Lumberton get its name?
Lumberton is named for its early lumber industry. Pitch pine cut in the area was sent to Philadelphia, and Eayrestown, the township's first significant settlement, had a sawmill.
Is Hainesport part of Lumberton?
No. Hainesport was part of Lumberton until 1924, when it became its own township. Today the two are separate municipalities with separate governments and property taxes.
Is there an airport in Lumberton?
Yes. South Jersey Regional Airport is a public use airport in Lumberton Township owned by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The Air Victory Museum is located at the airport.
Is there a train station in Lumberton?
No. Lumberton has no rail station, but NJ Transit bus routes 317 and 413 and the BurLink B1 bus serve the township. Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike are a short drive west.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Lumberton
Buying or selling in Lumberton?
Old village, newer neighborhoods
An older house near the village center and a newer home in a development sell to different buyers. We look at which one you have, plus the flood map and the sewer, and price from there.
Call or text either of us directly.