ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 28305

Part of Fayetteville, NC

Pop. 5,710·Cumberland County·182nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,412/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$520

Reported rents

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ZIP 28305 · $1,412

More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,000

1 BR

$1,020

2 BR

$1,150

3 BR

$1,530

4 BR+

$1,900

Research median

$1,150/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 28305 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 28305 changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,148) is $1,954 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,900).

Rank in Fayetteville

7th cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Fayetteville.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 28305. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,944/yr

At $1,412/mo median

Location

CityFayetteville

StateNC

CountyCumberland County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28305 (Fayetteville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

5,710

Median income

$78,148

Median age

43.8

Renters

43%

Age distribution

17.2%

19.2%

26.9%

12.2%

24.5%

Under 1817.2%

18–3419.2%

35–5426.9%

55–6412.2%

65+24.5%

Gender

51.5%

48.5%

Male51.5%

Female48.5%

Race & ethnicity

64.2%

19.9%

White64.2%

Black19.9%

Hispanic8.9%

Asian3%

Other4%

Education (25+)

14.6%

27.7%

51%

No HS diploma6.7%

HS diploma14.6%

Some college27.7%

Bachelor's+51%

Housing tenure

57%

43%

Owner57%

Renter43%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28305 in Fayetteville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income

$56,786 → $78,148

up 37.6%

Population

5,843 → 5,710

down 2.3%

Renter share

44.1% → 43%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

45.9% → 51%

+5.1 pts

Median age

42.6 → 43.8

+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,786 in 2021 to $78,148 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 5,843 to 5,710 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.9% to 51%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 28305 covers Fayetteville, NC. The median rent here is $1,412/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($78,148/yr), ZIP 28305 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28305?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,412/mo in ZIP 28305. The local median household income is $78,148/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28305?

Rent in ZIP 28305 has risen 3.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

How does ZIP 28305 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28305 is one of the more affordable among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #182 of 230 at $1,412/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 28305 changed +3.7%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.