Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 17.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,567 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 38,326 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 18,439 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 29,030 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 18,222 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 43,900 (29.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,692 ▼ 23% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,101 ▼ 35% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,124/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 111,601 |
| Vacant Units | 11,506 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Fayetteville is a city in North Carolina, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 245,182 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.39 years.
Economically, Fayetteville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,692 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Fayetteville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,101, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,124 per month.
The population of Fayetteville is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 41.0%.
Fayetteville, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28301 | 16,221 | $36,955 | $109,900 | $926 | 12.0% | 29.4% | 36.2% |
| 28303 | 30,220 | $53,261 | $174,900 | $1,125 | 5.2% | 42.2% | 45.7% |
| 28304 | 36,634 | $57,867 | $154,300 | $1,218 | 8.7% | 38.7% | 54.1% |
| 28305 | 5,993 | $70,612 | $242,600 | $1,029 | 6.0% | 61.8% | 56.6% |
| 28306 | 44,098 | $63,175 | $218,900 | $1,115 | 7.8% | 41.8% | 63.4% |
| 28311 | 35,927 | $60,033 | $195,700 | $1,122 | 6.4% | 46.4% | 50.8% |
| 28312 | 19,889 | $66,441 | $207,300 | $961 | 6.6% | 39.2% | 73.2% |
| 28314 | 56,200 | $60,036 | $172,000 | $1,197 | 6.8% | 41.8% | 46.8% |