The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28306 sells for about $275,845, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,819 a month.
ZIP 28306 — Fayetteville
The 28306 housing market shows steady appreciation and consistent demand, driven by its affordability relative to the broader region and proximity to major employment hubs. While rental turnover remains high, the market for single-family homes is supported by new construction and a stable military-affiliated buyer base. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and days on market reflect a balanced market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, first-time homebuyers seeking affordability, and long-term investors who are prepared for the specific management requirements of a high-turnover rental market.
Median prices moved up 7.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28306, Cumberland County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 28306 area are generally consistent with broader Fayetteville trends, which experience higher property crime rates compared to the national average.
Schools serving the 28306 area are part of the Cumberland County School system, which maintains a mix of ratings with several schools requiring improvement to meet state proficiency standards.
The area is subject to standard North Carolina inland flood risks and occasional severe storm activity, with insurance premiums reflecting regional exposure to hurricane-related wind damage.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Fort Liberty and the industrial corridors of Fayetteville, with ongoing residential development and infrastructure support for the military-adjacent workforce.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by I-95 and NC-87 connecting to the Fayetteville employment core and Fort Liberty.
The area features access to local community parks and proximity to the Cape Fear River trails, with retail and dining options concentrated along the major arterial roads.
The rental market is characterized by high turnover and consistent demand from military personnel and students, though investors face challenges with delinquency risks and maintenance costs.
The economy is heavily anchored by the military presence at Fort Liberty and supported by a robust industrial and logistics sector in the surrounding Fayetteville area.
Transportation is dominated by highway infrastructure, with limited public transit options outside of the main Fayetteville city bus routes.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity in the southern reaches of the ZIP to accommodate population growth.
Cumberland County utilizes a cyclical reappraisal process to determine property values for tax assessment purposes.
Parcels are subject to Cumberland County property taxes and various fire district levies depending on specific location.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and flood risk profiles common to the North Carolina coastal plain.
North Carolina continues to see positive net domestic migration, with Fayetteville attracting a steady influx of military-affiliated households.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering the condition of the home and known defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Main Event Fayetteville4.47.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.46.9 mi
- Epic Fun Park - Fayetteville4.44.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.26.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.17.4 mi
- Crown Coliseum4.42.5 mi
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden4.65.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.17.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.46.9 mi
- Segra Stadium4.85.3 mi
- AMC Fayetteville 144.48.1 mi
- AMC Market Fair 154.57.6 mi
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden4.65.7 mi
- Lake Rim Park4.59.2 mi
- Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation4.95.4 mi
- Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation4.95.4 mi
- 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum4.712.7 mi
- Fascinate-U Children's Museum4.25.2 mi
- JFK Special Warfare Museum4.711.8 mi
- Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex4.75.2 mi
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden4.65.7 mi
- Lake Rim Park4.59.2 mi
- Clark Park Nature Center4.77.7 mi
- Mazarick Park4.56.4 mi
- Epic Fun Park - Fayetteville4.44.8 mi
- Stryker Golf Course at Fort Bragg4.111 mi
- King's Grant Golf & Country Club4.111.5 mi
- Ryder Golf Course @ Fort Bragg4.312.6 mi
- Baywood Golf Club3.89.7 mi
- Cypress Lakes Golf Course4.34.1 mi
- Cross Creek Mall47.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at Tallywood Shopping Center4.55.1 mi
- Super Compare Foods of Fayetteville4.18.9 mi
- Harris Teeter4.55 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.17.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive multi-use trail system providing outdoor recreation.
Major regional anchor for workforce development.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.