Fayetteville, NC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 28301 serves a portion of Fayetteville, North Carolina, within Cumberland County. This community is home to approximately 45,045 residents, with a median age of 37.4 years. The median household income of $63,307 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $462,141 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 21% owner-occupied and 79% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Fayetteville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 56% and an unemployment rate of 2.4%, 28301 reflects the economic character of Cumberland County in North Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 45,045 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 18,293 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $63,307 | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $462,141 | ↑ 53% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ↓ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.1% | ↓ 64% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 56% | ↑ 60% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 37.4 yrs | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 21% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 79% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,621 | — |