| City: | Fort Bragg, North Carolina |
| City Alias: | Fort Liberty |
| Names to Avoid: | Fort Bragg Military |
| County: | Cumberland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:48:04 PM |
| Population: | 8,503 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 472 / 910 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 35.1552, -79.0320 |
| Land Area: | 43.576 sq mi |
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Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) operates under dedicated ZIP code 28310 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. This is one of the largest military installations in the world, covering approximately 33 square miles within this ZIP alone. Established in 1918 and named for Confederate General Braxton Bragg, the installation was renamed Fort Liberty in June 2023 following Congressional direction to rename bases honoring Confederate officers. The base serves as home to the XVIII Airborne Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, and numerous other units. Both Fort Bragg and Fort Liberty are valid mailing addresses.
The postal infrastructure reflects the scale of this installation. Postal records identify 1,235 ZIP+4 codes serving 306 named locations including military units, support facilities, and administrative offices. The building directory reads like a roster of Army operations: multiple Psychological Operations battalions, Special Forces groups, Military Police companies, Signal battalions, Engineer brigades, and medical facilities including Womack Army Medical Center. Streets bear names honoring military history including Ardennes, Normandy, and Desert Storm.
The 2020 Census counted 8,503 residents within this ZIP boundary, with a median age of 22.5 years reflecting the young military population. Approximately 97% of residents (8,240 people) live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with barracks housing. The installation employs approximately 2,934 civilian workers according to County Business Patterns data. This ZIP represents one of the most significant military postal designations in the United States.
| Population: | 8,503 |
| Median Age: | 22.5 |
| Housing Units: | 99 |
| Establishments: | 69 |
| Employment: | 2,934 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 28310 has 8,503 residents and 82 households (average 3.21 persons per household). The median age is 22.5 years, significantly younger than the state (39.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 88.1% male and 11.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.4%, about the same as the state average of 62.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8%, which is much higher than the state average (10.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 8,503Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 9,998Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 195.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 82Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 5,886 | 5,024 | 4,534 | 4,184 | 3,731 | 3,778 | 6,381 | 6,470 | 7,066 | 7,312 | 8,737 | 8,830 | 9,998 |
| Decennial Census | 3,459 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8,503 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.5
Male Median Age: 22.5
Female Median Age: 22
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 12 | 14 | 1,100 | 4,237 | 1,513 | 313 | 147 | 80 | 47 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 11 | 15 | 241 | 505 | 151 | 51 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 23 | 29 | 1,341 | 4,742 | 1,664 | 364 | 154 | 82 | 51 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 5,225 | 51.74% |
| Black: | 1,515 | 15.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,940 | 19.21% |
| Asian: | 400 | 3.96% |
| American Indian: | 73 | 0.72% |
| Hawaiian: | 22 | 0.22% |
| Other: | 923 | 9.14% |
| Total: | 10,098 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 7,495 | 88.15% | 22.5 years |
| Females: | 1,008 | 11.85% | 22.0 years |
| Total: | 8,503 | 100% | 22.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 9,146 | 91.48% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 329 | 3.29% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 366 | 3.66% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 157 | 5.23% |
| Total Population: | 9,998 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 9,475 | 94.77% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 523 | 5.23% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($69,904), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $30,316 and female is $29,946, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $370 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 2,341.3%, which is markedly above the state rate (62.7%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (28.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $25,343 | $26,664 | $25,290 | $24,868 | $23,466 | $23,633 | $23,161 | $23,249 | $24,421 | $25,388 | $26,840 | $28,959 | $30,316 |
| Median Female Income | $24,148 | $25,058 | $26,217 | $26,860 | $23,917 | $25,739 | $23,030 | $21,417 | $22,625 | $22,127 | $26,649 | $28,874 | $29,946 |
| Employed: | 402 | 94.37% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 24 | 5.63% |
| Total: | 426 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 97 | 24.13% |
| Service: | 89 | 22.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 3.73% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 115 | 28.61% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 86 | 21.39% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 402 | 100% |
In 2023, 24.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 378 | 14.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,282 | 48.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 313 | 11.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 617 | 23.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 33 | 1.26% |
| Total: | 2,623 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,623 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 650 | 24.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,326 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,326 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 28310 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 68 business establishments, employing about 3,026 people with an annual payroll of $251,215,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 68Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $60,568,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $251,215,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3,026Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28310 is located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, within the Fayetteville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22180) and North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 389,851 people, about 2.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 28310. It covers 43.576 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.168 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Fayetteville, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 389,851Source: Census |
| MSA: | Fayetteville, NC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 43.576 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.168 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 856.93 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28310 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.