County

Cumberland County, NC

21 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥351,670Population
💰$59,458Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$185,844Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.8%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 36%Asian: 2.5%Other: 5.8%Race
White40.8%
Hispanic12.7%
Black36.0%
Asian2.5%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.49
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma2,106 (1%)
HS Graduate52,569 (25.6%)
Some College25,326 (12.3%)
Associates42,467 (20.7%)
Bachelors25,437 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree57,634 (28%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College12.3%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.2%Renter: 45.8%Tenure
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,458 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$185,843 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,122/mo
Total Housing Units148,796
Vacant Units15,720

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Cumberland County, NC

Cumberland County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 351,670 residents. With a median age of 33.37, it is a relatively young county.

Cumberland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,458 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cumberland County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $185,843 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,122.

The residents of Cumberland County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.8%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Cumberland County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Cumberland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
28342 Falcon 121 $80,833 $183,300 0.0% 30.2%
28301 Fayetteville 16,221 $36,955 $109,900 $926 12.0% 29.4%
28303 Fayetteville 30,220 $53,261 $174,900 $1,125 5.2% 42.2%
28304 Fayetteville 36,634 $57,867 $154,300 $1,218 8.7% 38.7%
28305 Fayetteville 5,993 $70,612 $242,600 $1,029 6.0% 61.8%
28306 Fayetteville 44,098 $63,175 $218,900 $1,115 7.8% 41.8%
28311 Fayetteville 35,927 $60,033 $195,700 $1,122 6.4% 46.4%
28312 Fayetteville 19,889 $66,441 $207,300 $961 6.6% 39.2%
28314 Fayetteville 56,200 $60,036 $172,000 $1,197 6.8% 41.8%
28307 Fort Bragg 14,352 $51,264 $1,440 2.1% 34.7%
28344 Godwin 4,265 $48,729 $124,200 $780 2.7% 31.4%
28348 Hope Mills 38,921 $65,213 $203,700 $1,111 5.7% 35.8%
28356 Linden 5,747 $63,592 $214,900 $731 5.1% 38.0%
28390 Spring Lake 24,158 $58,750 $195,200 $1,151 5.2% 42.6%
28391 Stedman 5,956 $70,227 $184,300 $875 5.9% 35.1%
28395 Wade 2,524 $80,833 $226,200 $1,071 4.2% 37.8%