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ZIP 28312

Pop. 19,793·Cumberland County·177th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,450/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-27.5%
vs US Median
-$501
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28312 · $1,450
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$17,400/yr
At $1,450/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCumberland County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28312 (Fayetteville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,793
Median income
$67,754
Median age
43.7
Renters
23.2%
Age distribution
22.4%
15.3%
27.7%
15.3%
19.2%
Under 1822.4%
18–3415.3%
35–5427.7%
55–6415.3%
65+19.2%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
55.8%
30.6%
White55.8%
Black30.6%
Hispanic7.1%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
30.7%
31.7%
27.3%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
76.8%
23.2%
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28312 in Fayetteville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,276 → $67,754
up 24.8%
Population
19,654 → 19,793
up 0.7%
Renter share
30.3% → 23.2%
-7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 27.3%
+3.0 pts
Median age
42 → 43.7
+1.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $54,276 to $67,754 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.8% shift. The renter share has eased from 30.3% to 23.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.3% to 27.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 28312 covers Fayetteville, NC. The median rent here is $1,450/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($67,754/yr), ZIP 28312 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28312?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28312 (Fayetteville, NC) is $1,450. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28312 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28312's median rent of $1,450/mo is $501 (26%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 28312 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28312 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #177 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,450/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28312?

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 $1,450/mo in ZIP 28312. The local median household income is $67,754/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28312?

Rent in ZIP 28312 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 28312 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28312 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,450/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($67,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28312 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28312 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.2% of ZIP 28312 households are renters, while 76.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28312 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28312 compare to the rest of Fayetteville?

ZIP 28312 is pricier than Fayetteville as a whole. At $1,450/mo, it's $29 above the Fayetteville citywide median of $1,421/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28312 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28312 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,450/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 28312's median household income ($67,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28312 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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