28356 ZIP Code — Linden, NC

Cumberland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28356 is located in Linden, North Carolina, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 55.28 square miles and serves a population of 5,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28356

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,135) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28356 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,638

population

55.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Linden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28339 Erwin (7 mi) 28323 Bunnlevel (7.1 mi) 28311 Fayetteville (7.6 mi) 28395 Wade (7.6 mi) 27546 Lillington (9.2 mi) 28344 Godwin (9.7 mi) 28390 Spring Lake (11.3 mi) 28301 Fayetteville (12.9 mi) 28307 Fort Bragg (13.1 mi) 28308 Pope Army Airfield (13.7 mi) 28334 Dunn (14 mi) 28305 Fayetteville (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,638
Population density	102 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	55.28 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	35.2313
Longitude	-78.7836
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	46.7%	51.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	14.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,638

Population

102

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$61,135

Median household income

$34,097

Per capita income

$203,800

Median home value

$598

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

1,983

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

206

Under 5

211

234

5–9

240

206

10–14

212

144

15–19

148

112

20–24

115

316

25–34

326

386

35–44

397

384

45–54

395

165

55–59

170

191

60–64

196

285

65–74

293

107

75–84

110

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,490	26.4%
18 and over	4,148	73.6%
65 and over	884	15.7%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.5%

Black or African American 18.3%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,952	67.5%
Black or African American	1,070	18.3%
Two or more races	284	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	217	3.7%
Other race	155	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	118	2%
Asian	59	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	51.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	14.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$61,135

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,800
Median rent / month	$598
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	16.5%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	28.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	78.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,240	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	71	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	312	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	494	23.3%
Households with children under 18	673	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	639	30.2%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	17.8%
Married	62.7%	59.3%
Separated	1.2%	2.5%
Widowed	2.3%	13.2%
Divorced	9.6%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	113	7.8%
Kindergarten	63	4.3%
Elementary school	739	50.8%
High school	235	16.2%
College / grad school	304	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Professional & management 14.1%

Retail trade 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Public administration 9.1%

Construction 8.2%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 43.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	653	16.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,221	92.6%
Spanish	150	2.9%
Other Indo-European	120	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,405	95.9%
Born in same state	5,219	92.6%
Born in different state	2,976	52.8%
Foreign born	186	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	233	4.1%
Not a US citizen	90	38.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	795	14.1%
Arab	458	8.1%
Italian	321	5.7%
German	25	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	0.3%
Norwegian	14	0.2%
English	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28356

What city is ZIP code 28356 in?

ZIP code 28356 is primarily assigned to Linden, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28356 in?

ZIP code 28356 falls within Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28356 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 28356 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 28356 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 28356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 28356?

ZIP code 28356 has an estimated population of 5,638 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28356?

The median home value in ZIP code 28356 is $203,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 28356 in?

ZIP code 28356 observes the EST timezone.