| ZIP Code | 28304 |
|---|---|
| City | Fayetteville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 200 ft |
| Latitude | 35.025528 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.989604 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 16.6% ▲ 66% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 77% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 341 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,115 (27.2%) |
| Some College | 2,865 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 4,444 (19.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,893 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,804 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,867 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,300 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,218/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,424 |
| Vacant Units | 1,696 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,424 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,696 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 28304 is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, within Cumberland County. With a population of 36,634, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 28304 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,867 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28304 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $154,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,218 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.1%) and renters (45.9%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 28304 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 38.7%. Residents are moderately educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.6%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28304 stands at 8.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 28304 in Fayetteville, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 36,634 residents, a median household income of $57,867, and a median home value of $154,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.