ZIP Code 28309 in Fayetteville, NC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Fayetteville, North Carolina
County:Cumberland County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:58:48 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:472 / 910
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.0527, -78.8789
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28309 - Fayetteville, NC

ZIP Code 28309, Fayetteville

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationCumberland County, NC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points343 (127 businesses)
PO Boxes216
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 28304
Key Facts
  • This PO Box-only ZIP code serves the Douglas Byrd neighborhood within Fayetteville's larger postal network.
  • Street delivery for addresses in this area is provided through neighboring ZIP code 28304, which geographically encloses this zone.
  • The post office maintains 216 PO Boxes and serves 127 business addresses, showing a strong commercial presence.
  • Brighton Road dominates the street delivery records with 125 of 126 addresses, indicating concentrated development along this corridor.
  • The ZIP code includes 173 distinct ZIP+4 codes split between 126 street records and 47 PO Box records.
  • Nearby neighborhoods include Terry Sanford (0.4 miles), Seventy-First (0.7 miles), and Westover (1.0 miles), all part of the greater Fayetteville metro area.

Postal Service Overview

ZIP code 28309 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, operates as a PO Box-only ZIP code serving the Douglas Byrd neighborhood. The post office maintains 216 PO Boxes while supporting 127 business addresses, creating a service hub for both residential and commercial mail needs. Though classified as a PO Box ZIP, street delivery in this area is actually handled through neighboring ZIP code 28304, which encloses this zone.

Delivery Infrastructure

The postal infrastructure here includes two street routes with delivery points primarily on Brighton Road, which accounts for 125 of the 126 street-based ZIP+4 records. That concentration shows how the area's delivery network connects to the broader Fayetteville postal system. The mix of 216 residential boxes and significant business presence indicates this post office functions as a convenient mail collection point for customers who prefer PO Box service even when street delivery is available through adjacent zones.

Street Name Patterns

Urban Concentration

The street network shows extreme concentration on Brighton Road, which handles nearly all delivery points. The presence of a Smart Locker facility indicates modern package delivery options for this urban community.

Nearby Areas

Douglas Byrd Terry Sanford Seventy-First Westover Jack Britt

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 28309 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 38 business establishments, employing about 160 people with an annual payroll of $4,370,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:324Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:38Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,069,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,370,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:160Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 28309 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 366,383 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 28309. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:3722920Source: Census
Place Name:Fayetteville city; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


28310 | | 28308

Schools in ZIP Code 28309


We could not locate which school district 28309 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.

The Capitol Encore Academy 126 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
District: UnknownNearby
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School 800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
District: Cumberland County SchoolsNearby
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School 800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
District: Cumberland County SchoolsNearby
Walker-Spivey Elementary 500 Fisher Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
District: Cumberland County SchoolsNearby
Cumberland International Early College 1200 Murchison Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28301
District: Cumberland County SchoolsNearby
St Ann Catholic School 365 N Cool Spring St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
District: Private SchoolNearby
The School Of Hope 111 Burns St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
District: Private SchoolNearby
Riverside Christian Academy 2010 Middle River Loop
Fayetteville, NC 28312
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28309


Fayetteville State University 1200 Murchison Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298
Type: Post Secondary
Fayetteville Technical Community College 2201 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236
Type: Post Secondary
Carolina College Of Biblical Studies 817 South Mcpherson Church Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303-5157
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville 3725 Ramsey St.
Fayetteville, NC 28311
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Fayetteville 505a Cross Creek Mall
Fayetteville, NC 28303-5364
Type: Post Secondary
Manna University 5117 Cliffdale Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314-2343
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov