28304 ZIP Code
Fayetteville, North carolina
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28304 |
| City/Town: | Fayetteville |
| County: | Cumberland |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,289 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,444 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,209 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,346 |
| Median Home Value: | $139,500 |
| Land Area: | 17.4 sq miles
45.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0255, -78.9896 |
Population Information (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,289 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,412 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,877 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,532 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,100 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,378 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,406 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,892 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,488 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,256 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,787 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,762 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,136 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,153 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,920 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 479 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $139,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,153 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,346 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,536 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,810 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,995 | 55.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,541 | 45.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,981 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 698 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,550 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,563 | 27.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,472 | 27.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,796 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,840 | 16.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,062 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28304 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,444 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,272 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,041 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,209 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,088 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,113 | 90.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,627 | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,494 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,187 | 74.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,229 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 697 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,399 | 42.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,269 | 39.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 436 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 839 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 118 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,590 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,638 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,949 | 8.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,174 | 14.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,789 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,816 | 5.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 76 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,493 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28304 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 929 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 638 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,193 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,808 | 12.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,181 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,536 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,987 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,023 | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 651 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 590 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28304 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,981 | 85.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,842 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 95 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 165 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 937 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28304 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,086 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,414 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 254 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,305 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 839 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 160 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 379 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,384 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,517 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,643 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 828 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,261 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 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 (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,280 | 83.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,812 | 57.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,941 | 43.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,390 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28304 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,178 | 76.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,284 | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,414 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 817 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 231 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,905 | 20.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28304 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,094 | 74.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 138 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 468 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 691 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 915 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 579 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 996 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 465 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28304 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 98 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 963 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,632 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,454 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,784 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,827 | 23.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,244 | 19.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,116 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 169 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 59 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28304 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 295 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,123 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,882 | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,439 | 57.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,353 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 254 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28304 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,162 | 28.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 372 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,693 | 66.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 126 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 93 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28304 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 640 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,638 | 38.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,285 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,973 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28304 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 331 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,631 | 20.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,508 | 31.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,414 | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,394 | 17.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 659 | 8.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 33 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28304 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,242 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $509 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,153 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,536 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,574 | 38.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,865 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,462 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,436 | 37.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,362 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,924 | 27.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28304 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,833 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,000 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,452 | 46.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 455 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,468 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,718 | 34.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28304 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,118 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 463 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 477 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,615 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,939 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,624 | 28.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,361 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,975 | 18.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,670 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,543 | 18.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 510 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,823 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,210 | 33.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28304 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,310 | 80.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,549 | 18.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,393 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,803 | 42.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,934 | 29.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 353 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,359 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,231 | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,930 | 131.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,930 | 131.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,930 | 131.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 490 | 22.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 250 | 11.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,373 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28304 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,757 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,896 | 85.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,861 | 14.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,424 | 10.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 565 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 574 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 298 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28304 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,536 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,839 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
Fayetteville, NC28304