Zip code 28304: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28304?

28304 is assigned to Fayetteville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28304 in?

28304 is mostly in Cumberland County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 28304?

About 37,140 people live in 28304, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28304?

The median household income in 28304 is $58,563.

Q: What zip codes are near 28304?

The closest zip codes to 28304 are 28314, 28303, 28302, 28305, 28301.

Residential delivery areaCumberland CountyEastern Time

Population

37,140

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$172K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,312/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

2,135 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28304

28304 is a suburban zip code in Fayetteville, North Carolina (Cumberland County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 37,140 people live here, or 2,135 per square mile. The median resident is 34.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,563 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $172,000, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,312 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.4 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 28304 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans18.1%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%30th of 801 in NC
Diversity index69.8
93rd
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.425th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate8.8%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%92nd of 799 in NC
Government workers18.6%
79th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%218th of 798 in NC
Uninsured rate10.6%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%324th of 797 in NC
Poverty rate16.1%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%264th of 788 in NC
Housing vacancy9.3%
68th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%526th of 789 in NC
Residents under 1823.9%
66th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%206th of 802 in NC
Tech workers3.8%
66th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%156th of 798 in NC
Rent-burdened renters54%
63rd
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%219th of 760 in NC
Population37,140
62nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,40490th of 802 in NC
Population density2,135/sq mi
59th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi63rd of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers10%
58th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%328th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers9.5%
53rd
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%421st of 798 in NC
Broadband access91.6%
45th
U.S. 91% · NC 90.1%243rd of 788 in NC
Median gross rent$1,312
44th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228140th of 688 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.426
42nd
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477422nd of 781 in NC
Foreign-born residents7.3%
40th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%215th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older14.9%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%595th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher26%
36th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%323rd of 799 in NC
Work from home10.3%
36th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%351st of 799 in NC
Homeownership rate55.4%
25th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%695th of 788 in NC
Average commute22.4 min
25th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min596th of 771 in NC
Per capita income$31,435
23rd
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385498th of 799 in NC
Median age34.6
19th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1689th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$39,261
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279514th of 788 in NC
Median household income$58,563
18th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388486th of 748 in NC
Median home value$172,000
15th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900525th of 757 in NC

Measure	28304	Cumberland	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Veterans	18.1%	18.3%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	30th of 801
Diversity index	69.8	68.6	58.4	61.4	93rd	25th of 802
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.8%	7.6%	4.7%	5.2%	90th	92nd of 799
Government workers	18.6%	21.2%	13.8%	14.5%	79th	218th of 798
Uninsured rate	10.6%	9.5%	9.9%	8.4%	74th	324th of 797
Poverty rate	16.1%	16.7%	13%	12.5%	73rd	264th of 788
Housing vacancy	9.3%	9.8%	12.5%	10.1%	68th	526th of 789
Residents under 18	23.9%	25.1%	21.8%	22%	66th	206th of 802
Tech workers	3.8%	2.6%	3.9%	3.8%	66th	156th of 798
Rent-burdened renters	54%	51.9%	48.9%	51.1%	63rd	219th of 760
Population	37,140	338,545	10,730,404	334,922,499	62nd	90th of 802
Population density	2,135/sq mi	519/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	59th	63rd of 802
Healthcare workers	10%	10.8%	9.5%	9.7%	58th	328th of 798
Self-employed workers	9.5%	8.4%	9.8%	10%	53rd	421st of 798
Broadband access	91.6%	91.1%	90.1%	91%	45th	243rd of 788
Median gross rent	$1,312	$1,222	$1,228	$1,413	44th	140th of 688
Income inequality (Gini)	0.426	0.449	0.477	0.483	42nd	422nd of 781
Foreign-born residents	7.3%	6.8%	9.1%	14.1%	40th	215th of 802
Residents 65 and older	14.9%	13%	17.2%	17.2%	37th	595th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higher	26%	27.8%	35.7%	35.7%	36th	323rd of 799
Work from home	10.3%	7.7%	16.3%	15.1%	36th	351st of 799
Homeownership rate	55.4%	55%	66.6%	65.2%	25th	695th of 788
Average commute	22.4 min	21.6 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	25th	596th of 771
Per capita income	$31,435	$32,657	$41,385	$44,673	23rd	498th of 799
Median age	34.6	32	39.1	38.9	19th	689th of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,261	$39,822	$46,279	$49,666	19th	514th of 788
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,563	$61,291	$72,388	$80,734	18th	486th of 748
Median home value	$172,000	$199,200	$288,900	$332,700	15th	525th of 757

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

11%

18–24

16%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.6

Under 18

23.9%

65 and over

14.9%

Race and ethnicity

White36%
Black39%
Hispanic14%
Asian3%
Native American1.0%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other0.9%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

69.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

45.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

11%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.8%

Households

Households: 15,187
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 60.9%
Married couples: 38.6%
Living alone: 32.3%
Veterans (of adults): 18.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28304

$58,563

Cumberland Co.

$61,291

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,435

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.426

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28304

$172,000

Cumberland Co.

$199,200

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28304

$1,312

Cumberland Co.

$1,222

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 16,746
Owner-occupied: 55.4%
Vacant: 9.3%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.1%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.3%

Walked

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

36%

20–29

27%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

10%

Sales

Management

Food service

Production

Construction and repair

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Construction

Other services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$39,261

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28304	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,481	$74,888
Service	$22,758	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,200	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,672	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,872	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

24%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 91.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.5%
Households with broadband: 91.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81%
No internet access: 5.4%
Without health insurance: 10.6%
Limited-English households: 2.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Fayetteville
State: North Carolina
County: Cumberland County
Center point: 35.0255° N, 78.9896° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28304 spans 2 counties

Cumberland County98% of land
Hoke County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Fayetteville92% of zip
Hope Mills3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28304

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28314	Fayetteville, NC	2.4 mi	55,834	$62,249	$185,700
28303	Fayetteville, NC	4.5 mi	30,965	$58,223	$189,500
28302	Fayetteville, NC · PO box	4.6 mi	—	—	—
28305	Fayetteville, NC	5 mi	5,710	$78,148	$260,900
28301	Fayetteville, NC	6.9 mi	16,798	$39,198	$122,400
28306	Fayetteville, NC	7 mi	43,042	$67,544	$232,500
28310	Fort Bragg, NC	7.5 mi	9,583	—	—
28307	Fort Bragg, NC	7.9 mi	14,263	$51,420	—
28371	Parkton, NC	8 mi	7,055	$67,257	$157,900
28348	Hope Mills, NC	8.4 mi	39,196	$66,129	$217,400
28309	Fayetteville, NC · PO box	8.4 mi	—	—	—
28357	Lumber Bridge, NC	10 mi	2,852	$49,116	$88,600

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Questions about 28304

What city is zip code 28304?

28304 is assigned to Fayetteville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28304 in?

28304 is mostly in Cumberland County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 28304?

About 37,140 people live in 28304, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28304 in?

28304 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28304?

The median household income in 28304 is $58,563.

What zip codes are near 28304?

The closest zip codes to 28304 are 28314, 28303, 28302, 28305, 28301.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28304, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.