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ZIP 28306

Pop. 43,042·Cumberland County·70th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,801/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$164
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ZIP 28306 · $1,801
More affordable than 52% 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

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
$21,612/yr
At $1,801/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCumberland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.3% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28306 (Fayetteville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,042
Median income
$67,544
Median age
34
Renters
34.3%
Age distribution
29.2%
22.4%
26.7%
Under 1829.2%
18–3422.4%
35–5426.7%
55–6410%
65+11.7%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
46%
34%
13.1%
White46%
Black34%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian3.8%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
26.8%
35.9%
28.3%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+28.3%
Housing tenure
65.7%
34.3%
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28306 in Fayetteville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,361 → $67,544
up 19.8%
Population
44,230 → 43,042
down 2.7%
Renter share
39.5% → 34.3%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 28.3%
+2.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $56,361 to $67,544 across the same window, up 19.8% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 44,230 residents to roughly 43,042. Renters now make up 34.3% of households, compared with 39.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28.3% of adults here, versus 26.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28306 covers Fayetteville, NC. The median rent here is $1,801/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 32% of local median household income ($67,544/yr), ZIP 28306 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28306?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28306 (Fayetteville, NC) is $1,801. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28306 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28306's median rent of $1,801/mo is $164 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28306 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28306 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #70 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,801/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28306?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,801/mo in ZIP 28306. The local median household income is $67,544/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28306?

Rent in ZIP 28306 has increased 17.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28306 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28306 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,801/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($67,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28306 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28306 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.3% of ZIP 28306 households are renters, while 65.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28306 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28306 compare to the rest of Fayetteville?

ZIP 28306 is pricier than Fayetteville as a whole. At $1,801/mo, it's $400 above the Fayetteville citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28306 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28306 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,801/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 28306's median household income ($67,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28306 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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