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ZIP 28304

Pop. 37,140·Cumberland County·190th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,390/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$575
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ZIP 28304 · $1,390
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,680/yr
At $1,390/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCumberland County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28304 (Fayetteville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,140
Median income
$58,563
Median age
34.6
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
23.9%
26.8%
22.3%
12.1%
14.9%
Under 1823.9%
18–3426.8%
35–5422.3%
55–6412.1%
65+14.9%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
37.8%
39.4%
13.7%
White37.8%
Black39.4%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian2.9%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
29%
36.9%
26%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma29%
Some college36.9%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28304 in Fayetteville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,622 → $58,563
up 13.4%
Population
35,829 → 37,140
up 3.7%
Renter share
46.4% → 44.6%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 26%
+0.9 pts
Median age
35.8 → 34.6
-1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $58,563 today, compared with $51,622 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 28304 in Fayetteville, NC adding about 1,311 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 46.4% to 44.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28304 covers Fayetteville, NC. The median rent here is $1,390/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($58,563/yr), ZIP 28304 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28304?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28304 (Fayetteville, NC) is $1,390. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28304 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28304's median rent of $1,390/mo is $575 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28304 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28304 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #190 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,390/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28304?

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 $1,390/mo in ZIP 28304. The local median household income is $58,563/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28304?

Rent in ZIP 28304 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28304 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28304 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,390/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($58,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28304 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28304 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of ZIP 28304 households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28304 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28304 compare to the rest of Fayetteville?

ZIP 28304 is more affordable than Fayetteville overall. At $1,390/mo, it's $11 below the Fayetteville citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28304 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28304 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,390/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 28304's median household income ($58,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28304 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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