Stedman, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28391
Cumberland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,302
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,955
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stedman pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28391 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28391 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stedman, Cumberland County, North Carolina, home to 5,302 residents across 91.7 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28391 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,955 (5% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,742. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $210,900 (19% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $934; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 28391 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 28391
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stedman, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28391.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 28391, Stedman, 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
5,302
Population
91.7
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28391?
37.0
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
2.3%
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?
$72,955
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$35,742
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28391 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Stedman, 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)
$72,955 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
2,482housing units
2,482
Total Housing Units
2,214
Occupied Units
268
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$934
Median Rent
1994
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28391 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.2% | 155 |
| 2019 | +8.3% | 168 |
| 2020 | -6.2% | 157 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 165 |
| 2024 | – | 220 |
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 63 business establishments in ZIP 28391, employing approximately 618 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,584,000.
63
Businesses
618
Employees
$15.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 25.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 12.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.3% |
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 28391 vs 28318 →
ZIP 28391 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28312
Fayetteville (28312)
18,538 residents
- 28391 5,302
Stedman (28391)
5,302 residents
- 28318 4,627
Autryville (28318)
4,627 residents
- 28344 3,415
Godwin (28344)
3,415 residents
- 28395 2,375
Wade (28395)
2,375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28391 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28391 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
- 28391
Stedman (28391)
$72,955 median income
- 28312
Fayetteville (28312)
$67,754 median income
- 28318
Autryville (28318)
$56,439 median income
- 28344
Godwin (28344)
$48,737 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28391 ranks #2 of 5 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 28391, 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 (5,302 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 28391 in?
ZIP code 28391 (Stedman) 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 28391?
ZIP code 28391 in Stedman, NC has a population of 5,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28391?
The median household income in ZIP 28391 is $72,955, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28391?
The median home value in ZIP 28391 is $210,900, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28391?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28391 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28391?
ZIP code 28391 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28391?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28391 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28391?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28391 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 28391?
In ZIP code 28391, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 28391?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28391 is 30.2 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 28391?
In ZIP code 28391, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28391?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28391 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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