Hope Mills, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28348
Cumberland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,307
- 290/sq mi High-density area
- $66,129
- Median income Near-median income area
- $217,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hope Mills pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 290
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28348 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 28348 (Hope Mills, NC) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.1 in 2023 to 211.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28348 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hope Mills, Cumberland County, North Carolina, with 33,307 residents across 115.0 square miles, a density of 290 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28348 reports a modest median household income of $66,129 (4% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,069. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $217,400 (16% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,124; owner occupancy is 74.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 28348 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 28348
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hope Mills, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28348.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 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 28348, Hope Mills, 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
33,307
Population
115.0
Area (sq mi)
290
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28348?
34.4
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
5.1%
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?
$66,129
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$31,069
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28348 ranks nationally
Hope Mills, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,129 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
14,482housing units
14,482
Total Housing Units
13,736
Occupied Units
746
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,124
Median Rent
1998
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28348 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 137 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 155 |
| 2022 | +22.0% | 189 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 205 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 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 410 business establishments in ZIP 28348, employing approximately 7,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $296,534,000.
410
Businesses
7,194
Employees
$296.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 53 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
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 28348 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
- 28301 17,165
Fayetteville (28301)
17,165 residents
- 28384 12,097
Saint Pauls (28384)
12,097 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 28348 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28348 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
- 28384
Saint Pauls (28384)
$51,167 median income
- 28301
Fayetteville (28301)
$39,198 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28348 ranks #4 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 28348, 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 (33,307 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 28348 in?
ZIP code 28348 (Hope Mills) 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 28348?
ZIP code 28348 in Hope Mills, NC has a population of 33,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28348?
The median household income in ZIP 28348 is $66,129, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28348?
The median home value in ZIP 28348 is $217,400, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28348?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28348 is White at 49.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28348?
ZIP code 28348 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 7,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28348?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28348 are: Accommodation and food services (60), Retail trade (59), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28348?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28348 increased by 3.2% 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 28348?
In ZIP code 28348, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 28348?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28348 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28348?
In ZIP code 28348, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28348?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28348 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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