Fort Bragg, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28307
Cumberland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,631
- 582/sq mi High-density area
- $51,420
- Median income Below-median income area
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Bragg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 582
- people per sq mi
- 1%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28307 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28307 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, home to 17,631 residents across 30.3 square miles, a density of 582 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28307 reports a modest median household income of $51,420 (26% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,545. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 28307 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 28307
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Bragg, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28307.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Educational services 5
Educational services
5 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 28307, Fort Bragg, 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
17,631
Population
30.3
Area (sq mi)
582
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28307?
23.7
Median Age
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Female
5.3%
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?
$51,420
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$24,545
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28307 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Fort Bragg, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,420 20th percentile higher than 20% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina 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
5,293housing units
5,293
Total Housing Units
4,122
Occupied Units
1,171
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,617
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 28307, employing approximately 1,700 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,743,000.
72
Businesses
1,700
Employees
$113.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 30.6% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.9% |
| Information | 3 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.2% |
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 28307 vs 28310 →
ZIP 28307 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
- 28304
Fayetteville (28304)
37,147 residents
- 28311
Fayetteville (28311)
34,567 residents
- 28303
Fayetteville (28303)
30,909 residents
- 28390 19,942
Spring Lake (28390)
19,942 residents
- 28307 17,631
Fort Bragg (28307)
17,631 residents
- 28301 17,165
Fayetteville (28301)
17,165 residents
- 28305 6,073
Fayetteville (28305)
6,073 residents
- 28310 3,459
Fort Bragg (28310)
3,459 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28307 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28307 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
- 28390
Spring Lake (28390)
$62,972 median income
- 28314
Fayetteville (28314)
$62,249 median income
- 28311
Fayetteville (28311)
$62,170 median income
- 28304
Fayetteville (28304)
$58,563 median income
- 28303
Fayetteville (28303)
$58,223 median income
- 28307
Fort Bragg (28307)
$51,420 median income
- 28301
Fayetteville (28301)
$39,198 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28307 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28310 | Fort Bragg, NC | 3,459 | 2.1 mi |
| 28308 | Pope Army Airfield, NC | 405 | 2.9 mi |
| 28303 | Fayetteville, NC | 30,909 | 3.8 mi |
| 28390 | Spring Lake, NC | 19,942 | 5.8 mi |
| 28304 | Fayetteville, NC | 37,147 | 7.7 mi |
| 28314 | Fayetteville, NC | 54,520 | 5.9 mi |
| 28311 | Fayetteville, NC | 34,567 | 6.3 mi |
| 28305 | Fayetteville, NC | 6,073 | 7.3 mi |
| 28301 | Fayetteville, NC | 17,165 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28307, 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 (17,631 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 28307 in?
ZIP code 28307 (Fort Bragg) 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 28307?
ZIP code 28307 in Fort Bragg, NC has a population of 17,631 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28307?
The median household income in ZIP 28307 is $51,420, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28307?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28307 is White at 54.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28307?
ZIP code 28307 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 1,700 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28307?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28307 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28307?
In ZIP code 28307, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28307?
In ZIP code 28307, approximately 0.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28307?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28307 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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