28305 ZIP Code — Fayetteville, NC

Cumberland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28305 is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 2.60 square miles and serves a population of 5,640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28305

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

The gap between median ($66,778) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28305 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,640

population

2.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28305 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28305

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28305. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fayetteville	Acceptable
Fayetteville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28301 Fayetteville (1.3 mi) 28303 Fayetteville (4 mi) 28304 Fayetteville (5.5 mi) 28314 Fayetteville (6.2 mi) 28307 Fort Bragg (7.8 mi) 28311 Fayetteville (8 mi) 28306 Fayetteville (8.7 mi) 28348 Hope Mills (9.1 mi) 28308 Pope Army Airfield (10.1 mi) 28395 Wade (10.7 mi) 28371 Parkton (11.7 mi) 28391 Stedman (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,640
Population density	2,169 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	2.60 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.0563
Longitude	-78.9087
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	45.9%	51.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.3%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,640

Population

2,169

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$66,778

Median household income

$55,387

Per capita income

$226,700

Median home value

$1,005

Median monthly rent

58.0%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

2,152

Housing units

49.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

140

179

5–9

174

113

10–14

111

149

15–19

146

161

20–24

156

401

25–34

390

396

35–44

385

330

45–54

322

153

55–59

148

177

60–64

172

407

65–74

396

184

75–84

179

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,069	19.0%
18 and over	4,571	81.0%
65 and over	1,294	22.9%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.1%

Black or African American 19.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 4.8%

Asian 2.1%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,897	65.1%
Black or African American	1,167	19.5%
Hispanic or Latino	349	5.8%
Other race	287	4.8%
Asian	124	2.1%
Two or more races	124	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	51.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.3%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$66,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,700
Median rent / month	$1,005
Owner occupied	58.0%
Renter occupied	42.0%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	23.2%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	40.5%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.4%
Electricity	56.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,209	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	109	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	704	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	809	28.6%
Households with children under 18	671	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	959	33.9%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	19.7%
Married	52.8%	51.3%
Separated	2.4%	2.6%
Widowed	3.3%	9.0%
Divorced	10.4%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 13.4%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 29.7%

Graduate / professional 20.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	49.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	6.6%
Kindergarten	54	4.3%
Elementary school	480	37.8%
High school	218	17.2%
College / grad school	433	34.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Professional & management 10.9%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Public administration 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Construction 7.0%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.4%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 43.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	588	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,357	95.0%
Spanish	126	2.4%
Other Indo-European	105	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,361	95.1%
Born in same state	5,164	91.6%
Born in different state	2,526	44.8%
Foreign born	197	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	279	4.9%
Not a US citizen	235	84.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	965	17.1%
Italian	638	11.3%
Arab	454	8%
Dutch	27	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	0.3%
Irish	8	0.1%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.2%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28305

What city is ZIP code 28305 in?

ZIP code 28305 is primarily assigned to Fayetteville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28305 in?

ZIP code 28305 falls within Cumberland County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28305?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28305?

16% of residents in ZIP code 28305 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28305 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 28305 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28305?

ZIP code 28305 has an estimated population of 5,640 residents, with a density of 2,168 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28305 in?

ZIP code 28305 observes the EST timezone.