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ZIP 28311

Pop. 36,629·Cumberland County·201st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,330/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
-$635
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28311 · $1,330
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,270/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
$15,960/yr
At $1,330/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCumberland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28311 (Fayetteville, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,629
Median income
$62,170
Median age
31.8
Renters
47.5%
Age distribution
26.8%
28.5%
20.9%
13.6%
Under 1826.8%
18–3428.5%
35–5420.9%
55–6410.2%
65+13.6%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
39.2%
44.6%
White39.2%
Black44.6%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian2.5%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
23.8%
37.1%
34.2%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college37.1%
Bachelor's+34.2%
Housing tenure
52.5%
47.5%
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28311 in Fayetteville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$990 → $1,330
up 34.3%
Income
$51,420 → $62,170
up 20.9%
Population
34,367 → 36,629
up 6.6%
Renter share
52.1% → 47.5%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
32.9% → 34.2%
+1.3 pts
Median age
32.8 → 31.8
-1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 28311 in Fayetteville, NC has climbed by $340 per month, settling near $1,330 after starting the period at $990. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 28311 in Fayetteville, NC now reports about $62,170, up from $51,420 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,367 to 36,629 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.6% change. About 47.5% of households rent today, against 52.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 28311 in Fayetteville, NC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28311 covers Fayetteville, NC. The median rent here is $1,330/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($62,170/yr), ZIP 28311 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28311?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28311 (Fayetteville, NC) is $1,330. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28311 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28311's median rent of $1,330/mo is $635 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28311 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28311 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #201 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,330/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28311?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,330/mo in ZIP 28311. The local median household income is $62,170/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28311?

Rent in ZIP 28311 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28311 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28311 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,330/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($62,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28311 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28311 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.5% of ZIP 28311 households are renters, while 52.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28311 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28311 compare to the rest of Fayetteville?

ZIP 28311 is more affordable than Fayetteville overall. At $1,330/mo, it's $71 below the Fayetteville citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28311 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28311 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,330/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 28311's median household income ($62,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28311 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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