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ZIP 28305

Pop. 5,710·Cumberland County·170th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,461/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.8%
Month-over-Month
+7.7%
vs US Median
-$504
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ZIP 28305 · $1,461
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,532/yr
At $1,461/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCumberland County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, +7.7% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28305 covers Fayetteville, NC. The median rent here is $1,461/mo as of July 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 13.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28305?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28305 (Fayetteville, NC) is $1,461. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28305 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28305's median rent of $1,461/mo is $504 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 28305 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #170 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,461/mo.

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 $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,461/mo in ZIP 28305. The local median household income is $78,148/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28305?

Rent in ZIP 28305 has increased 13.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28305 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28305 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,461/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($78,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28305 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28305 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43% of ZIP 28305 households are renters, while 57% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28305 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28305 compare to the rest of Fayetteville?

ZIP 28305 is pricier than Fayetteville as a whole. At $1,461/mo, it's $60 above the Fayetteville citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28305 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28305 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,461/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 28305's median household income ($78,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28305 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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