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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28304

Cumberland County · Fayetteville, NC

Typical home value

$200,541[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+8.1%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-29.4%
vs metro
-23.0%
vs state
-29.5%
ZIP 28304 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28304 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28304 is worth $200,541 — 23.0% below the Fayetteville, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,413 a month — a 8.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,413[2]
Gross yield
8.5%[2]
Cap rate
5.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,076[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
37,140[3]
Median household income
$58,563[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
14
Elementary
8
Middle
3
High
2
  • Seventy-First High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cumberland County Schools

    1,360 students

  • John R Griffin Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cumberland County Schools

    1,057 students

  • Alpha Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Alpha Academy

    1,043 students

  • Douglas Byrd High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cumberland County Schools

    1,002 students

  • Douglas Byrd Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cumberland County Schools

    902 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 yield8.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.1%
Annual rent$16,955

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$1,014
Loan principal$160,433
Down payment$40,108
Total interest paid$204,623

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$1,355
Monthly rent$1,413

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
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
89th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28304?
The typical home in 28304 is worth $200,541, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28304?
Home values in 28304 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 8.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28304?
A typical home in 28304 rents for about $1,413 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 28304?
The effective property tax rate in 28304 is 1.0% — roughly $2,076 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28304?
ZIP code 28304 has a population of 37,140 and a median household income of $58,563.

#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
    $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
    $147,718
    Gross yield
    11.1%
  • Fayetteville, NC

    Typical home
    $254,733
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Hope Mills, NC

    Typical home
    $266,047
    Gross yield
    7.7%

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