Wade, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28395
Cumberland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,375
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $263,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wade pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28395 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28395 covers 123.7 square miles in Wade, Cumberland County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,375 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28395 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,375 (22% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,269. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $263,000 (1% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,123; 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 28395 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 28395
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wade, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28395.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Utilities 3
Utilities
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 28395, Wade, 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
2,375
Population
123.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28395?
37.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
1.1%
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?
$84,375
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$40,269
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28395 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Wade, 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)
$84,375 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
1,041housing units
1,041
Total Housing Units
965
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,000
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,123
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 28395, employing approximately 370 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,705,000.
45
Businesses
370
Employees
$16.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.7% |
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 28395 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
- 28301
Fayetteville (28301)
17,165 residents
- 28391 5,302
Stedman (28391)
5,302 residents
- 28356 5,018
Linden (28356)
5,018 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
- 28342 298
Falcon (28342)
298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28395 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28395 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
- 28391
Stedman (28391)
$72,955 median income
- 28356
Linden (28356)
$72,150 median income
- 28311
Fayetteville (28311)
$62,170 median income
- 28318
Autryville (28318)
$56,439 median income
- 28344 $48,737
Godwin (28344)
$48,737 median income
- 28301 $39,198
Fayetteville (28301)
$39,198 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28395 ranks #2 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 28395, 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 (2,375 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 28395 in?
ZIP code 28395 (Wade) 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 28395?
ZIP code 28395 in Wade, NC has a population of 2,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28395?
The median household income in ZIP 28395 is $84,375, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28395?
The median home value in ZIP 28395 is $263,000, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28395?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28395 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28395?
ZIP code 28395 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28395?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28395 are: Construction (9), Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28395?
In ZIP code 28395, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 28395?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28395 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 28395?
In ZIP code 28395, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28395?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28395 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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