Fayetteville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28311
Cumberland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,567
- 356/sq mi High-density area
- $62,170
- Median income Near-median income area
- $216,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fayetteville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 356
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28311 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 28311 (Fayetteville, NC) fell -1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.8 in 2023 to 212.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28311 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, with 34,567 residents across 97.2 square miles, a density of 356 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28311 reports a modest median household income of $62,170 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,020. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $216,900 (16% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,182; owner occupancy is 52.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 28311 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 28311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayetteville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28311.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 27
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 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 28311, 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
34,567
Population
97.2
Area (sq mi)
356
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28311?
31.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
6.3%
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?
$62,170
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,020
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28311 ranks nationally
Fayetteville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,170 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
16,326housing units
16,326
Total Housing Units
14,910
Occupied Units
1,416
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,900
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,182
Median Rent
1987
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
-1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28311 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 131 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 151 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 175 |
| 2023 | +22.8% | 215 |
| 2024 | -1.2% | 212 |
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 421 business establishments in ZIP 28311, employing approximately 8,948 people with a combined annual payroll of $394,388,000.
421
Businesses
8,948
Employees
$394.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 75 | 17.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 22 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
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 28311 vs 28301 →
ZIP 28311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28311
Fayetteville (28311)
34,567 residents
- 28303
Fayetteville (28303)
30,909 residents
- 28390
Spring Lake (28390)
19,942 residents
- 28307
Fort Bragg (28307)
17,631 residents
- 28301
Fayetteville (28301)
17,165 residents
- 28305 6,073
Fayetteville (28305)
6,073 residents
- 28356 5,018
Linden (28356)
5,018 residents
- 28310 3,459
Fort Bragg (28310)
3,459 residents
- 28323 3,182
Bunnlevel (28323)
3,182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28311 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28395
Wade (28395)
$84,375 median income
- 28305
Fayetteville (28305)
$78,148 median income
- 28356
Linden (28356)
$72,150 median income
- 28323
Bunnlevel (28323)
$69,095 median income
- 28390
Spring Lake (28390)
$62,972 median income
- 28311
Fayetteville (28311)
$62,170 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 28311 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28301 | Fayetteville, NC | 17,165 | 6.7 mi |
| 28390 | Spring Lake, NC | 19,942 | 5.2 mi |
| 28308 | Pope Army Airfield, NC | 405 | 7.5 mi |
| 28307 | Fort Bragg, NC | 17,631 | 6.3 mi |
| 28305 | Fayetteville, NC | 6,073 | 8.4 mi |
| 28356 | Linden, NC | 5,018 | 6.6 mi |
| 28303 | Fayetteville, NC | 30,909 | 7.5 mi |
| 28310 | Fort Bragg, NC | 3,459 | 8.2 mi |
| 28395 | Wade, NC | 2,375 | 8.3 mi |
| 28323 | Bunnlevel, NC | 3,182 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28311, 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 (34,567 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 28311 in?
ZIP code 28311 (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 28311?
ZIP code 28311 in Fayetteville, NC has a population of 34,567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28311?
The median household income in ZIP 28311 is $62,170, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28311?
The median home value in ZIP 28311 is $216,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28311 is African American at 44.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28311?
ZIP code 28311 has 421 business establishments employing approximately 8,948 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28311 are: Retail trade (75), Accommodation and food services (69), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28311?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28311 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 28311?
In ZIP code 28311, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 28311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28311 is 23.9 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 28311?
In ZIP code 28311, approximately 52.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28311 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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