Linden, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28356
Cumberland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,018
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,150
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Linden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28356 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28356 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Linden, Cumberland County, North Carolina, home to 5,018 residents across 142.2 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28356 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,150 (4% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,210. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,300 (13% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $805; 75.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 28356 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 28356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linden, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28356.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 28356, Linden, 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
5,018
Population
142.2
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28356?
37.9
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.7%
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?
$72,150
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,210
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28356 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Linden, 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)
$72,150 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
2,670housing units
2,670
Total Housing Units
2,473
Occupied Units
197
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,300
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$805
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 28356, employing approximately 166 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,064,000.
48
Businesses
166
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 22.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 16.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.3% |
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 28356 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
- 28339 6,751
Erwin (28339)
6,751 residents
- 28356 5,018
Linden (28356)
5,018 residents
- 28323 3,182
Bunnlevel (28323)
3,182 residents
- 28395 2,375
Wade (28395)
2,375 residents
- 28342 298
Falcon (28342)
298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28356 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28356 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
- 28323
Bunnlevel (28323)
$69,095 median income
- 28311
Fayetteville (28311)
$62,170 median income
- 28339 $50,313
Erwin (28339)
$50,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28356 ranks #3 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 28356, 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 (5,018 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 28356 in?
ZIP code 28356 (Linden) 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 28356?
ZIP code 28356 in Linden, NC has a population of 5,018 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28356?
The median household income in ZIP 28356 is $72,150, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28356?
The median home value in ZIP 28356 is $225,300, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28356 is White at 63.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28356?
ZIP code 28356 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28356 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (8), Real estate and rental and leasing (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28356?
In ZIP code 28356, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 28356?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28356 is 26.8 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 28356?
In ZIP code 28356, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28356 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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