Falcon, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28342
Cumberland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 298
- 93/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $138,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $192,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Falcon pairs a top-decile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 93
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28342 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28342 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Falcon, Cumberland County, North Carolina, home to just 298 residents across 3.2 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28342 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,125 (100% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,990. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,500 (26% below the average North Carolina ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 28342 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 28342
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Falcon, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28342.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 28342, Falcon, 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
298
Population
3.2
Area (sq mi)
93
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28342?
19.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.7%
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?
$138,125
Median Household Income
+100% vs state ZIP avg
$20,990
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28342 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Falcon, 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)
$138,125 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
39housing units
39
Total Housing Units
21
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
3.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 28342, employing approximately 234 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,258,000.
14
Businesses
234
Employees
$9.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 28.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 28.6% |
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 28342 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28334
Dunn (28334)
24,908 residents
- 28339 6,751
Erwin (28339)
6,751 residents
- 28356 5,018
Linden (28356)
5,018 residents
- 28344 3,415
Godwin (28344)
3,415 residents
- 28395 2,375
Wade (28395)
2,375 residents
- 28342 298
Falcon (28342)
298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28342 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28342
Falcon (28342)
$138,125 median income
- 28395
Wade (28395)
$84,375 median income
- 28356
Linden (28356)
$72,150 median income
- 28334 $53,036
Dunn (28334)
$53,036 median income
- 28339 $50,313
Erwin (28339)
$50,313 median income
- 28344 $48,737
Godwin (28344)
$48,737 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28342 ranks the highest of 6 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 28342, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 28342 in?
ZIP code 28342 (Falcon) 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 28342?
ZIP code 28342 in Falcon, NC has a population of 298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28342?
The median household income in ZIP 28342 is $138,125, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28342?
The median home value in ZIP 28342 is $192,500, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28342?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28342 is White at 99.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28342?
ZIP code 28342 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28342?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28342 are: Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28342?
In ZIP code 28342, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28342?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28342 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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