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
$84,375
Median income
$263,000
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.7 square miles in Wade, Cumberland County, North Carolina. The area is home to 2,375 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28395 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28395 sits at $84,375 (22% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $40,269. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $263,000 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,123 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28395 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 28395 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 28395

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28395.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 28395?

37.4

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 12.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$40,269

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28395 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,375 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,041

Total Housing Units

965

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$263,000

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28395 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28395 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28344 Godwin, NC 3,415 6.6 mi
28356 Linden, NC 5,018 7.0 mi
28342 Falcon, NC 298 6.3 mi
28391 Stedman, NC 5,302 8.4 mi
28311 Fayetteville, NC 34,567 8.3 mi
28301 Fayetteville, NC 17,165 9.3 mi
28318 Autryville, NC 4,627 10.9 mi

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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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