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ZIP 28301

Pop. 16,798·Cumberland County·185th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,411/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$554
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ZIP 28301 · $1,411
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,120/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,932/yr
At $1,411/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCumberland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28301 (Fayetteville, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,798
Median income
$39,198
Median age
34.7
Renters
64.7%
Age distribution
19.7%
30.7%
21.3%
17.5%
Under 1819.7%
18–3430.7%
35–5421.3%
55–6410.8%
65+17.5%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
16.6%
71.3%
White16.6%
Black71.3%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian0.6%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
34.2%
35.9%
19.1%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+19.1%
Housing tenure
35.3%
64.7%
Owner35.3%
Renter64.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28301 in Fayetteville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,660 → $39,198
up 27.8%
Population
16,365 → 16,798
up 2.6%
Renter share
64.5% → 64.7%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 19.1%
+2.3 pts
Median age
33.7 → 34.7
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $30,660 in 2021 to $39,198 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 28301 in Fayetteville, NC adding about 433 residents over the five-year window, up 2.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.8% to 19.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28301 covers Fayetteville, NC. The median rent here is $1,411/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($39,198/yr), ZIP 28301 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28301 (Fayetteville, NC) is $1,411. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28301's median rent of $1,411/mo is $554 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28301 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #185 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,411/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,411/mo in ZIP 28301. The local median household income is $39,198/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28301?

Rent in ZIP 28301 has increased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28301 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,411/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($39,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28301 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 28301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.7% of ZIP 28301 households are renters, while 35.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28301 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28301 compare to the rest of Fayetteville?

ZIP 28301 is pricier than Fayetteville as a whole. At $1,411/mo, it's $10 above the Fayetteville citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,411/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 28301's median household income ($39,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28301 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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