28342 ZIP Code — Falcon, NC

Cumberland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28342 is located in Falcon, North Carolina, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 0.83 square miles and serves a population of 143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

143

population

0.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28342

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City	Status
Falcon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	143
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	0.83 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.1930
Longitude	-78.6493
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	51.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	14.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

143

Population

172

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$71,786

Median household income

$23,960

Per capita income

$212,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	23.8%
18 and over	109	76.2%
65 and over	32	22.4%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%

Two or more races 14.7%

Black or African American 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	117	81.8%
Two or more races	21	14.7%
Black or African American	5	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	51.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	14.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	15.8%
Median income	$71,786

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	39.7%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.6%
1990–1999	30.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	17.5%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	79.4%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.8%
Electricity	84.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	39.5%
Female householder, no spouse	6	15.8%
Households with children under 18	11	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	50.0%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.9%	36.8%
Married	46.3%	33.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	10.3%
Divorced	11.1%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	22.8%
High school	44	77.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 33.3%

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Information 11.1%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Public administration 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.6%
Government	31.5%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.1%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	29.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	143	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	143	100.0%
Born in same state	143	100.0%
Born in different state	120	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	11.2%
French	13	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.6%
Internet access	84.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28342

What city is ZIP code 28342 in?

ZIP code 28342 is primarily assigned to Falcon, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28342 in?

ZIP code 28342 falls within Cumberland County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28342?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 28342?

ZIP code 28342 has an estimated population of 143 residents, with a density of 172 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28342?

The median home value in ZIP code 28342 is $212,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28342?

The median household income in ZIP code 28342 is $71,786, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28342 in?

ZIP code 28342 observes the EST timezone.