28303 ZIP Code
Fayetteville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28303 |
| City/Town: | Fayetteville |
| County: | Cumberland |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,468 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,620 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,827 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,475 |
| Median Home Value: | $159,100 |
| Land Area: | 15.4 sq miles
39.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0856, -78.9594 |
Population Information (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,468 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,220 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,248 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,921 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,404 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,632 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,475 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,560 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,561 | 18.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,367 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,006 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,556 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,554 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,965 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,654 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 813 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $159,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,058 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,475 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,911 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,564 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,138 | 44.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,773 | 55.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,476 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 319 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 985 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,348 | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,714 | 27.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,270 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,283 | 16.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,557 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,620 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,704 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,472 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,827 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,533 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,350 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 723 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,695 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,288 | 73.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,294 | 20.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 701 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 67 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,364 | 43.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,045 | 36.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 150 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,387 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 496 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 611 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,415 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,730 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,323 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 667 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,242 | 4.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 91 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,323 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28303 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 985 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 795 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,046 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,809 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,228 | 16.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,597 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,743 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,457 | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 492 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 759 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28303 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,231 | 99.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,064 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 91 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 260 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 203 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 863 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28303 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 560 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 853 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 124 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,416 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 527 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 145 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 534 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,040 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,831 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,629 | 14.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 743 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 914 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,712 | 81.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,846 | 55.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,507 | 44.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,194 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28303 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,254 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,021 | 28.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,814 | 27.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 755 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 242 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,521 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28303 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,361 | 60.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 171 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 637 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 855 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,019 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,088 | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 894 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 450 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28303 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 984 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,052 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,437 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,980 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,192 | 33.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,852 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,429 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 384 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 136 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28303 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 226 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,583 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,343 | 28.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,169 | 46.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,886 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 268 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28303 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,532 | 25.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 407 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,732 | 70.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 185 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28303 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,282 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,253 | 45.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,678 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,698 | 12.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28303 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 113 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 933 | 15.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,813 | 29.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,212 | 19.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,130 | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 681 | 11.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 177 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 79 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,401 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $530 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,058 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,911 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,720 | 33.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,481 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,253 | 23.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,088 | 36.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,233 | 23.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,928 | 28.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28303 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,354 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,202 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,290 | 46.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 279 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,222 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,326 | 38.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28303 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,626 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 361 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 457 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,318 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,291 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,199 | 28.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,082 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,739 | 17.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,906 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,232 | 18.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 340 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,419 | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,473 | 47.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28303 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,258 | 79.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,811 | 19.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,437 | 59.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,022 | 34.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,554 | 26.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 352 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,363 | 89.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,339 | 4.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,105 | 231.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,105 | 231.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,105 | 231.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 438 | 32.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 245 | 18.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 101 | 7.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,148 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28303 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,547 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,977 | 84.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,570 | 16.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,251 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 836 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,360 | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 123 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28303 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,911 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,527 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Fayetteville, NC28303