28304 ZIP Code — Fayetteville, NC

Cumberland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28304 is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 17.39 square miles and serves a population of 36,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28304

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $54,444. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28304 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

36,289

population

17.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28304 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28304

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28304. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fayetteville	Acceptable
Fayetteville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28314 Fayetteville (3.5 mi) 28303 Fayetteville (5 mi) 28305 Fayetteville (5.5 mi) 28301 Fayetteville (6.8 mi) 28306 Fayetteville (7.3 mi) 28348 Hope Mills (7.7 mi) 28371 Parkton (8 mi) 28307 Fort Bragg (8.9 mi) 28357 Lumber Bridge (9.1 mi) 28308 Pope Army Airfield (10.8 mi) 28311 Fayetteville (12 mi) 28386 Shannon (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	36,289
Population density	2,087 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	17.39 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	35.0180
Longitude	-78.9932
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	51.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	14.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

36,289

Population

2,087

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$54,444

Median household income

$29,511

Per capita income

$139,500

Median home value

$1,153

Median monthly rent

55.0%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

9,805

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,215

Under 5

1,317

1,007

5–9

1,093

1,141

10–14

1,237

1,154

15–19

1,252

1,387

20–24

1,505

2,633

25–34

2,855

2,042

35–44

2,214

1,817

45–54

1,970

1,325

55–59

1,437

1,025

60–64

1,111

1,513

65–74

1,640

921

75–84

999

230

85+

249

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,580	23.6%
18 and over	27,709	76.4%
65 and over	5,552	15.3%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.2%

Black or African American 36.4%

Two or more races 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

Other race 4.1%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	15,399	39.2%
Black or African American	14,269	36.4%
Two or more races	3,638	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,949	7.5%
Other race	1,590	4.1%
Asian	839	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	436	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	118	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	51.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	14.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$54,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,500
Median rent / month	$1,153
Owner occupied	55.0%
Renter occupied	45.0%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	6.1%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	19.8%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.6%
Electricity	66.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,574	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,064	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,462	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	5,436	37.4%
Households with children under 18	4,362	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,924	27.0%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	30.5%
Married	46.6%	39.8%
Separated	3.3%	3.0%
Widowed	3.3%	10.5%
Divorced	10.6%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	463	5.1%
Kindergarten	477	5.2%
Elementary school	3,615	39.6%
High school	1,939	21.3%
College / grad school	2,624	28.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Professional & management 9.2%

Public administration 8.3%

Construction 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 5.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.5%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4,975	18.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	33,757	93.0%
Spanish	1,472	4.4%
Other Indo-European	1,005	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	197	0.6%
Other languages	219	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	33,359	91.9%
Born in same state	31,128	85.8%
Born in different state	15,926	43.9%
Foreign born	2,231	6.1%
Naturalized citizen	2,930	8.1%
Not a US citizen	1,378	47.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,699	7.4%
French	2,245	6.2%
Arab	1,812	5%
English	176	0.5%
Dutch	165	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	132	0.4%
German	126	0.3%
Irish	37	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28304

What city is ZIP code 28304 in?

ZIP code 28304 is primarily assigned to Fayetteville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28304 in?

ZIP code 28304 falls within Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28304 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 28304 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28304?

18% of residents in ZIP code 28304 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28304?

The median home value in ZIP code 28304 is $139,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 28304?

ZIP code 28304 has an estimated population of 36,289 residents, with a density of 2,086 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28304 in?

ZIP code 28304 observes the EST timezone.