| ZIP Code | 28311 |
|---|---|
| City | Fayetteville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 228 ft |
| Latitude | 35.167769 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.888697 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 18.7% ▲ 87% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.4% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 143 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,804 (22.3%) |
| Some College | 2,586 (12%) |
| Associates | 4,019 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,662 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,352 (34.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
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 Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,122/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,275 |
| Vacant Units | 1,657 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,275 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,657 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
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.