28306 ZIP Code
Fayetteville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28306 |
| City/Town: | Fayetteville |
| County: | Cumberland |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,736 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,053 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,196 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,674 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,200 |
| Land Area: | 69.7 sq miles
180.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9585, -78.8968 |
Population Information (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,736 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,178 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,558 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,001 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,021 | 9.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,334 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,796 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,315 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,784 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,305 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,830 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,426 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,833 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,390 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,301 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 400 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,065 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,674 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,893 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,781 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,884 | 62.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,009 | 37.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,269 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 921 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,129 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,266 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,697 | 24.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,773 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,823 | 17.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,660 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28306 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,053 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,350 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,056 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,196 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,114 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,096 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,501 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,515 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,803 | 74.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,368 | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 891 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,722 | 47.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,293 | 32.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,108 | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,464 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,834 | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,279 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,325 | 9.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,124 | 14.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,392 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,233 | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,438 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28306 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,032 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 734 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,531 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,410 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,774 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,890 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,032 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,578 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,067 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 845 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28306 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,721 | 86.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,956 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 65 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 174 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 133 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,023 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28306 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 180 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,183 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,500 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 321 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,058 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 887 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 242 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 836 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,000 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,014 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,600 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 819 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,456 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.3% | 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 (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,380 | 85.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,660 | 58.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,190 | 39.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,717 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28306 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,456 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,263 | 26.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,873 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 958 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 236 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,339 | 21.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28306 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,628 | 71.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 253 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 177 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 344 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 573 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 340 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 126 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,210 | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28306 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 166 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,258 | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,990 | 22.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,656 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,321 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,266 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,626 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 624 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 370 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 397 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28306 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 226 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 380 | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,972 | 16.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,469 | 53.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,685 | 20.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 942 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28306 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,401 | 15.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 712 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,505 | 78.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 165 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 44 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28306 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 902 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,722 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,084 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,185 | 26.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28306 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 919 | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,036 | 10.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,215 | 12.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,866 | 18.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,729 | 27.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,697 | 17.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 321 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 101 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28306 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,567 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $465 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,065 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,893 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,756 | 42.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,036 | 19.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,179 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,304 | 33.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,177 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,657 | 23.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28306 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,560 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,705 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,418 | 47.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 486 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,529 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,317 | 34.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28306 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,831 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 707 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 855 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,740 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,227 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,302 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,376 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,149 | 17.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,097 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,657 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 850 | 12.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,546 | 53.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,261 | 34.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28306 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,046 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,088 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,172 | 35.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,220 | 52.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,046 | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 696 | 11.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,534 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,066 | 4.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,202 | 155.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,202 | 155.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,202 | 155.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 218 | 10.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 380 | 18.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 43 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,610 | 77.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 1.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28306 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,735 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,278 | 86.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,457 | 13.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,921 | 9.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 617 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 523 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 396 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28306 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,893 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,800 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Fayetteville, NC28306