| City: | Falcon, North Carolina |
| County: | Cumberland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:59:08 PM |
| Population: | 178 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 472 / 910 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.1930, -78.6493 |
| Land Area: | 0.831 sq mi |
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Falcon sits in Cumberland County with 178 residents and 59 households. The community has both PO Box service and limited street delivery. Most residents use the 88 PO Boxes at the post office, while just a few addresses on West Street, Church Street, and Lorestra Street receive carrier delivery.
The post office serves more than just local residents. With 88 PO Boxes for 59 households, the adoption rate of 1.49 shows that people from surrounding areas also use this facility. That's typical for small communities where nearby residents without carrier delivery options travel here for mail service.
The three streets with carrier delivery form a minimal network. West Street and Church Street are the primary delivery routes, with Lorestra Street serving a single delivery point. The Postmaster building is the only named facility in the ZIP+4 records.
ZIP Code 28342 has 178 residents and 59 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 27.5 years, significantly younger than the state (39.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.9% male and 55.1% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.4%, about the same as the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (16.9%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 178Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 145Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 214.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $138,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 59Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $192,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.25Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 402 | 369 | 348 | 314 | 252 | 237 | 245 | 233 | 216 | 219 | 147 | 143 | 121 | 145 |
| Decennial Census | 298 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 178 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 27.5
Male Median Age: 29.8
Female Median Age: 21.3
| 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 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 7 | 2 | 12 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 6 | 19 | 40 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| White: | 111 | 63.43% |
| Black: | 30 | 17.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 21 | 12.00% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.14% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 2.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 4.00% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 80 | 44.94% | 29.8 years |
| Females: | 98 | 55.06% | 21.3 years |
| Total: | 178 | 100% | 27.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 144 | 99.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.69% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.69% |
| Total Population: | 145 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 144 | 99.31% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.69% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $138,125, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $67,986 (96.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $89,875. Family households earn a median of $139,375 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $139,375). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $38,000, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $38,000 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 35.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (36.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,139 | $50,417 | $50,417 | $47,500 | $44,167 | $43,295 | $45,469 | $45,417 | $48,250 | $60,625 | $106,250 | $71,786 | $80,833 | $138,125 |
| Median Family Income | $71,944 | $69,375 | $73,594 | $76,094 | $84,167 | $58,438 | $61,250 | $61,250 | $0 | $88,333 | $134,000 | $146,250 | $0 | $139,375 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,938 | $25,313 | $23,750 | $30,250 | $32,813 | $33,750 | $36,964 | $44,063 | $48,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,635 | $22,500 | $31,304 | $38,750 | $41,500 | $43,281 | $50,625 | $51,875 | $61,875 | $66,250 | $63,125 | $70,893 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $25,938 | $26,250 | $31,000 | $27,014 | $31,429 | $31,875 | $32,500 | $28,750 | $33,333 | $29,286 | $30,625 | $33,929 | $35,417 | $38,000 |
| Employed: | 36 | 34.62% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 67 | 64.42% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 33.33% |
| Service: | 5 | 13.89% |
| Sales and Office: | 5 | 13.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 36.11% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 2.78% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 36 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $192,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $76,100 (65.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $74,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $725 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $870. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $116,400 | $119,200 | $114,700 | $114,300 | $115,800 | $110,900 | $105,900 | $117,500 | $117,700 | $129,200 | $175,000 | $212,500 | $183,300 | $192,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $725 | $753 | $764 | $775 | $831 | $813 | $875 | $890 | $870 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 76.19% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 5 | 23.81% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 53.85% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 18 | 46.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 39 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 30 | 76.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 23.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 39 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.10% 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 76.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.94%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 16.18% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 7.35% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 25 | 36.76% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 11.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 8.82% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 2.94% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 16.18% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 52 | 76.47% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 19.12% |
| Private Insurance: | 64 | 59.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 27 | 25.23% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 14.95% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 91 | 85.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 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): | 36 | 52.94% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 32 | 47.06% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 68 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 28342 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 234 people with an annual payroll of $9,258,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 137Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,246,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,258,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 234Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28342 is located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, within the Fayetteville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22180) and North Carolina's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 366,383 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 28342. It covers 0.831 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 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: | 0.831 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4512.78 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3722620Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Falcon town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28342 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). 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 February 1, 2026.