Fayetteville
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina
Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, with 208,501 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 262 ft (80 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spring Lake, 7.2 miles N.
- 208,501residents (2020 Census)
- 262 ftelevation · 80 m
- 149.3 sq miland area · 386.7 km²
- 1,396 / sq mipopulation density
- 28303main ZIP code (9 in total)
About Fayetteville
Fayetteville ( FAY-ət-vil, locally FED-vəl) is a city in and the county seat of Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. Fort Bragg, the world's largest military installation, is located on the outskirts of the city.
Fayetteville has received the All-America City Award from the National Civic League four times. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 208,501. It is the 6th-most populous city in North Carolina. Fayetteville is in the Sandhills in the western part of the Coastal Plain region, on the Cape Fear River.
With an estimated population of 392,336 in 2023, the Fayetteville metropolitan area is the second-most populous city in southeastern North Carolina and the 142nd-most populous in the United States. Suburban areas of metro Fayetteville include Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Raeford, Pope Field, Rockfish, Stedman, and Eastover.
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Living in Fayetteville
- Median household income
- $58,407
- Median home value
- $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,250/mo
- Median age
- 30.6
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Fayetteville had 208,501 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 208,501 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,396 per sq mi (539 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fayetteville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 208,501 (2020) |
| Land area | 149.32 sq mi (386.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.82 sq mi (4.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0816° N, 78.9732° W |
| ZIP codes | 28303, 28301, 28304, 28305, 28307, 28308, 28310, 28311, 28314 |
| Official website | ci.fayetteville.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3722920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fayetteville
- Spring Lake7.2 mi N
- Hope Mills7.8 mi S
- Rockfish8.3 mi SW
- Eastover10.6 mi E
- Vander11.0 mi E
- Parkton12.5 mi S
- Anderson Creek13.1 mi N
- Spout Springs13.9 mi N
- Wade14.4 mi NE
- Lumber Bridge14.4 mi S
- Dundarrach15.0 mi SW
- Silver City15.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville
What county is Fayetteville in?
Fayetteville is in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Fayetteville, NC?
208,501 people lived in Fayetteville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fayetteville, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28303. Other ZIP codes: 28301, 28304, 28305, 28307, 28308, 28310, 28311, 28314.
What is the elevation of Fayetteville?
262 feet (80 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fayetteville?
Spring Lake (7.2 mi), Hope Mills (7.8 mi), Rockfish (8.3 mi), Eastover (10.6 mi), Vander (11.0 mi).
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