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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28301

Cumberland County · Fayetteville, NC

Typical home value

$147,718[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.0%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+8.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-48.0%
vs metro
-43.3%
vs state
-48.1%
ZIP 28301 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28301 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 28301 is worth $147,718 — 43.3% below the Fayetteville, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,361 a month — a 11.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,361[2]
Gross yield
11.1%[2]
Cap rate
6.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,213[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cumberland County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
16,798[3]
Median household income
$39,198[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Cumberland County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-698[5]
Moved in
13,648
Moved out
14,346

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
15
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
6
  • E E Smith High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cumberland County Schools

    1,000 students

  • The Capitol Encore Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · The Capitol Encore Academy

    832 students

  • Luther Nick Jeralds Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cumberland County Schools

    602 students

  • Westarea Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Cumberland County Schools

    583 students

  • Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Cumberland County Schools

    445 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield11.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.6%
Annual rent$16,332

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$747
Loan principal$118,175
Down payment$29,544
Total interest paid$150,725

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.71
Monthly cost to own$971
Monthly rent$1,361

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
23rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
62nd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28301?
The typical home in 28301 is worth $147,718, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28301?
Home values in 28301 are down 3.0% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28301?
A typical home in 28301 rents for about $1,361 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 28301?
The effective property tax rate in 28301 is 0.8% — roughly $1,213 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28301?
ZIP code 28301 has a population of 16,798 and a median household income of $39,198.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Fayetteville, NC

    Typical home
    $200,541
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • Red Springs, NC

    Typical home
    $93,212
    Gross yield
  • Fayetteville, NC

    Typical home
    $212,735
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Fayetteville, NC

    Typical home
    $229,017
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Fayetteville, NC

    Typical home
    $243,213
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Fayetteville, NC

    Typical home
    $254,733
    Gross yield
    5.9%

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