US ZIP Code
28311

Fayetteville, NC

Cumberland County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 35,927 Population ↑ 2% since 2019
💰 $60,033 Median HH Income
▼ 21% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019
🎂 31.9 Median Age ↓ 2% since 2019
🏠 $195,700 Median Home Value
▼ 30% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
🎓 46.4% College Grads
▲ 20% above avg
📊 6.4% Unemployment
▲ 31% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28311
CityFayetteville
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCumberland County
Area Code472/910
Elevation228 ft
Latitude35.167769
Longitude-78.888697
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37051
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.7% (17,137) Female 52.3% (18,790) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.8%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 42.2%Asian: 2.6%Other: 6.1%Race
White37.8%
Hispanic9.2%
Black42.2%
Asian2.6%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.41
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma143 (0.7%)
HS Graduate4,804 (22.3%)
Some College2,586 (12%)
Associates4,019 (18.6%)
Bachelors2,662 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree7,352 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad22.3%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.8%Renter: 49.2%Tenure
Owner50.8%
Renter49.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
24%
$150k–200k
15%
$200k–300k
25%
$300k–500k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,033 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019
Median Home Value$195,700 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,122/mo ↑ 30% since 2019
Total Units16,275
Vacant Units1,657
Avg HH Size2.41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–50k
17%
$50k–75k
20%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
14%
$150k–200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%

Summary

Total Units16,275
Vacant1,657
Owner Occupied50.8%
Renter Occupied49.2%
Avg HH Size2.41
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28311 is in Fayetteville, NC, in Cumberland County.
ZIP code 28311 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28311 is in Cumberland County, NC.
ZIP 28311 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28311 is 35,927 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 28311 is $60,033 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 28311 is $195,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 28311

ZIP code 28311 is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, within Cumberland County. With a population of 35,927, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.9 years. Economically, 28311 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,033 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 28311 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,122 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.8%) and renters (49.2%). Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.

The population of 28311 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 42.2%. Residents are well-educated — 46.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.7%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 28311 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.

Overall, ZIP code 28311 in Fayetteville, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 35,927 residents, a median household income of $60,033, and a median home value of $195,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.