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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28303

Cumberland County · Fayetteville, NC

Typical home value

$212,735[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+7.5%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-25.1%
vs metro
-18.3%
vs state
-25.3%
ZIP 28303 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28303 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28303 is worth $212,735 — 18.3% below the Fayetteville, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,492 a month — a 8.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,492[2]
Gross yield
8.4%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,238[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
30,965[3]
Median household income
$58,223[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
9
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
4
  • Westover High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cumberland County Schools

    1,244 students

  • Terry Sanford High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cumberland County Schools

    1,213 students

  • Westover Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cumberland County Schools

    778 students

  • Morganton Road Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Cumberland County Schools

    498 students

  • Benjamin J Martin Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Cumberland County Schools

    484 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 yield8.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$17,904

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$1,076
Loan principal$170,188
Down payment$42,547
Total interest paid$217,065

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 ratio0.96
Monthly cost to own$1,439
Monthly rent$1,492

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
77th percentile[1]
Rental yield
78th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28303?
The typical home in 28303 is worth $212,735, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28303?
Home values in 28303 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 7.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28303?
A typical home in 28303 rents for about $1,492 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 28303?
The effective property tax rate in 28303 is 1.1% — roughly $2,238 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28303?
ZIP code 28303 has a population of 30,965 and a median household income of $58,223.

#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%
  • 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%
  • Hope Mills, NC

    Typical home
    $266,047
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Fayetteville, NC

    Typical home
    $275,505
    Gross yield
    7.3%

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