The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28314 sells for about $242,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,278 a month.
ZIP 28314 — Fayetteville
The 28314 housing market remains stable, supported by consistent demand from military personnel and local workers. While inventory levels are sufficient, the market is seeing modest price appreciation and steady sales activity. Buyers are finding a balanced environment, though affordability remains a key factor for many in the area.
This ZIP is ideal for military families, first-time homebuyers, and investors seeking affordable entry points into the Fayetteville market, given its proximity to major employment hubs and established residential infrastructure.
Median prices moved up 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.6% · poverty 17.0% — a mixed stability 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 6.7%/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 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 28314, 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 28314 area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue. Local law enforcement continues to focus on community-based policing to address these trends.
Schools serving the 28314 ZIP code are part of the Cumberland County Schools system, which maintains a mix of ratings; many schools in this area are characterized as having average performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard regional risks, including potential for heavy rainfall and tropical storm impacts common to the North Carolina coastal plain. Flood insurance is recommended for properties in low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to the proximity of Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), which serves as the primary anchor for the regional economy and housing demand. Infrastructure development is focused on supporting the growing population near the base.
Property taxes are assessed by Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville, with rates determined by the combined municipal and county millage. No special MUD/PID districts are widely prevalent in this established urban ZIP.
Residents primarily commute by car, with major access via the All American Freeway and Raeford Road providing direct routes to Fort Liberty and downtown Fayetteville.
The area features access to local parks such as Lake Rim Park and various community greenways, with significant shopping and dining options concentrated along the Raeford Road corridor.
The rental market is robust due to the high volume of military personnel and transient residents, leading to consistent demand and steady rent growth.
The economy is dominated by the defense sector, with Fort Liberty serving as the primary employer. Healthcare and retail also provide significant employment opportunities for the local population.
The area is served by the Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) and relies heavily on the All American Freeway for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and commercial revitalization along major thoroughfares.
Cumberland County Tax Administration performs property assessments on a cyclical basis to ensure market value alignment.
Parcels are served by Cumberland County Schools and Fayetteville Public Works Commission for utilities.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage typically available for wind and hail.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 28314 profile.
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 Fayetteville4.45.2 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.45.6 mi
- Epic Fun Park - Fayetteville4.46.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.24.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.15.7 mi
- Crown Coliseum4.49.6 mi
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden4.611 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.15.2 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.45.6 mi
- Segra Stadium4.89.6 mi
- AMC Fayetteville 144.45 mi
- AMC Market Fair 154.54.8 mi
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden4.611 mi
- Lake Rim Park4.52.1 mi
- Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation4.99.5 mi
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden4.611 mi
- Lake Rim Park4.52.1 mi
- Mazarick Park4.58.6 mi
- Clark Park Nature Center4.710.5 mi
- Epic Fun Park - Fayetteville4.46.7 mi
- Carolina Lakes Marina private property4.515.9 mi
- Bayonet At Puppy Creek4.65.3 mi
- Stryker Golf Course at Fort Bragg4.16.9 mi
- King's Grant Golf & Country Club4.111.4 mi
- Ryder Golf Course @ Fort Bragg4.36.8 mi
- Scothurst Golf Course412.2 mi
- Cross Creek Mall45.3 mi
- Publix Super Market at Tallywood Shopping Center4.56.9 mi
- Fort Bragg North Post Main Exchange4.48 mi
- Super Compare Foods of Fayetteville4.13.9 mi
- Harris Teeter4.57.4 mi
- Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)3.710.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features trails, picnic areas, and water access.
Major commercial artery with extensive retail and restaurant options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.