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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 28304 has 37,120 residents and 15,176 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 36.7 years, slightly younger than the state (39.4) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (39.8%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (39.5%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	37,120Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	37,140Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	41,769Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,134.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$58,563Source: Census ACS

Households:	15,176Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$172,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.43Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.31Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	37,548	38,048	38,400	37,499	37,207	37,234	37,201	36,404	36,682	35,605	35,829	36,289	36,634	37,140
Decennial Census	37,147	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	37,120	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 36.7

Male Median Age: 34.6

Female Median Age: 38.6

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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	1,267	1,154	1,229	1,190	1,264	1,391	1,288	1,137	926	985	967	1,119	1,048	825	675	445	263	228
Female	1,175	1,133	1,174	1,130	1,310	1,565	1,441	1,277	1,166	1,157	1,094	1,360	1,331	1,086	834	662	433	391
Total	2,442	2,287	2,403	2,320	2,574	2,956	2,729	2,414	2,092	2,142	2,061	2,479	2,379	1,911	1,509	1,107	696	619

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	14,781	39.17%
Black:	14,658	38.85%
Hispanic:*	4,516	11.97%
Asian:	1,166	3.09%
American Indian:	638	1.69%
Hawaiian:	146	0.39%
Other:	1,827	4.84%
Total:	37,732	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	17,401	46.88%	34.6 years
Females:	19,719	53.12%	38.6 years
Total:	37,120	100%	36.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	32,125	86.50%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	2,287	6.16%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,614	4.35%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,114	7.35%
Total Population:	37,140	100%
Total Native Population:	34,412	92.65%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,728	7.35%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $58,563, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,220 (35.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,636. Family households earn a median of $69,710 versus $41,675 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,035). By gender, male median income is $53,128 and female is $44,556, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,572 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.4%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$43,343	$43,970	$45,190	$45,729	$46,528	$47,749	$47,979	$48,358	$48,927	$49,987	$51,622	$54,444	$57,867	$58,563
Median Family Income	$47,251	$47,944	$48,966	$49,963	$49,940	$52,507	$53,256	$55,030	$55,375	$55,335	$58,812	$63,041	$66,950	$69,710
Median NonFamily Income	$33,188	$34,680	$33,639	$33,102	$33,983	$35,435	$32,823	$34,730	$36,078	$36,043	$34,795	$38,549	$41,744	$41,675
Median Male Income	$41,147	$40,744	$40,580	$40,178	$40,353	$40,347	$40,665	$40,839	$40,662	$42,196	$43,976	$47,850	$50,894	$53,128
Median Female Income	$31,575	$31,655	$32,155	$33,580	$34,423	$32,092	$32,967	$33,674	$34,086	$34,622	$37,473	$41,178	$44,375	$44,556

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	15,641	56.87%
Unemployed:	1,500	5.45%
Not In Labor Force:	10,360	37.67%
Total:	27,501	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,597	35.78%
Service:	2,790	17.84%
Sales and Office:	3,384	21.64%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,038	6.64%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,832	18.11%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	15,641	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $172,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $62,600 (57.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,300. The median gross rent is $1,312, which is a bit under the national median ($1,348), is up $498 (61.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $322. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.44% (64.80% with a mortgage, 35.20% free-and-clear) and renters 44.56% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.31%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$109,400	$113,000	$114,200	$114,500	$113,800	$114,600	$115,100	$113,800	$115,700	$120,300	$122,700	$139,500	$154,300	$172,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	73	1.08%
$500 to $999:	1,184	17.50%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,345	49.43%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,761	26.02%
$2,000 to $2,499:	139	2.05%
$2,500 to $2,999:	37	0.55%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	228	3.37%
Total:	6,767	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$814	$837	$843	$873	$906	$919	$933	$972	$990	$1,006	$1,065	$1,153	$1,218	$1,312

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,456	35.93%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,964	19.52%
Renter Occupied:	6,767	44.56%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,187	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,187	90.69%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,559	9.31%
Total Housing Units:	16,746	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	12,510	74.70%
Multi-Family Units:	3,792	22.64%
Other Units:	444	2.65%
Total Housing Units:	16,746	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 26.00% 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 91.90%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.60%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 46.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 14.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.98%). College enrollment is 29.14%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	725	2.98%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,245	5.13%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,052	29.03%
Some college, no degree:	5,917	24.36%
Associate's degree:	3,040	12.51%
Bachelor's degree:	4,004	16.48%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,308	9.50%
Total:	24,291	100%
High school or higher:	22,321	91.89%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,312	25.98%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	21,424	51.50%
Public Insurance:	16,446	39.54%
No Insurance:	3,727	8.96%
Total:	41,597	100%
Has Health Insurance:	37,870	91.04%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	14.1%	15.4%	15.0%	15.7%	14.6%	14.0%	14.3%	14.9%	15.5%	15.9%	14.8%	15.4%	14.6%	14.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	222	2.46%
Kindergarten:	467	5.17%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,699	40.98%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,008	22.25%
College or graduate school:	2,630	29.14%
Total:	9,026	100%
Early Childhood:	689	7.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,174	68.40%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Fayetteville, North Carolina
Names to Avoid:	Lafayette
Counties:	Cumberland County[Primary] Hoke County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	7:58:44 PM
Population:	37,120 [See All]
Area Codes:	472 / 910
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.0180, -78.9932
Land Area:	17.394 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/28304/zip-code-28304.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	17,189Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,055Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	20,760Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	12,658Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,483Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	837Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$196,397,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$832,349,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	15,920Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Fayetteville, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	22180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	366,383Source: Census
MSA:	Fayetteville, NC MSASource: Census
Land Area:	17.394 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.217 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07,09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6161.77, 856.93 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3722920Source: Census
Place Name:	Fayetteville city; North CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 28304 in Fayetteville, NC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 28304

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28304

Sources & References