Fayetteville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28306
Cumberland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,683
- 223/sq mi High-density area
- $67,544
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fayetteville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 223
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28306 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28306 (Fayetteville, NC) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.1 in 2023 to 224.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28306 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, with 39,683 residents across 177.9 square miles, a density of 223 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28306 reports a modest median household income of $67,544 (2% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,955. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $232,500 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,150; 65.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 28306 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayetteville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28306.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Construction
Construction
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28306, Fayetteville, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,683
Population
177.9
Area (sq mi)
223
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28306?
34.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
8.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,544
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$32,955
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28306 ranks nationally
Fayetteville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$67,544 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,429housing units
17,429
Total Housing Units
15,914
Occupied Units
1,515
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,500
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,150
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28306 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 142 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 158 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 191 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 210 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 683 business establishments in ZIP 28306, employing approximately 10,523 people with a combined annual payroll of $433,617,000.
683
Businesses
10,523
Employees
$433.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 103 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 88 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 74 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 10.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28306 vs 28348 →
ZIP 28306 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28314
Fayetteville (28314)
54,520 residents
- 28306
Fayetteville (28306)
39,683 residents
- 28304
Fayetteville (28304)
37,147 residents
- 28348
Hope Mills (28348)
33,307 residents
- 28303
Fayetteville (28303)
30,909 residents
- 28301 17,165
Fayetteville (28301)
17,165 residents
- 28371 6,519
Parkton (28371)
6,519 residents
- 28305 6,073
Fayetteville (28305)
6,073 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28306 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28306 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28305
Fayetteville (28305)
$78,148 median income
- 28306
Fayetteville (28306)
$67,544 median income
- 28371
Parkton (28371)
$67,257 median income
- 28348
Hope Mills (28348)
$66,129 median income
- 28314
Fayetteville (28314)
$62,249 median income
- 28304
Fayetteville (28304)
$58,563 median income
- 28303
Fayetteville (28303)
$58,223 median income
- 28301
Fayetteville (28301)
$39,198 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28306 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28306, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,683 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28306 in?
ZIP code 28306 (Fayetteville) is located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28306?
ZIP code 28306 in Fayetteville, NC has a population of 39,683 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28306?
The median household income in ZIP 28306 is $67,544, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28306?
The median home value in ZIP 28306 is $232,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28306?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28306 is White at 46.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28306?
ZIP code 28306 has 683 business establishments employing approximately 10,523 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28306?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28306 are: Retail trade (103), Construction (88), Other services (except public administration) (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28306?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28306 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28306?
In ZIP code 28306, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28306?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28306 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28306?
In ZIP code 28306, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28306?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28306 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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