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Falcon, NC
Town in Cumberland County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28331, 28342.
Population
272
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
193
ZIP codes
2
Falcon and its ZIP codes
Local data for Falcon, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Falcon.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,312
122,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,382
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.1B
FY 2026, $12,193 per person
PPP loans
$766K
6 loans, 108 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Falcon, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
556
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,440
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Falcon, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Falcon
2 in or overlapping Falcon. Population shown
Cities near Falcon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GodwinTown | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WadeTown | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Plain ViewCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 16.7 |
| LindenTown | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| DunnCity | 8.3 mi | 7.1 |
| ErwinTown | 8.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 7.8 |
| EastoverTown | 10 mi | 11.3 |
| BunnlevelCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.6 |
| StedmanTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| AutryvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| VanderCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| BensonTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| CoatsTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| SalemburgTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Falcon, NC in?
- Falcon is in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Falcon, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Falcon include 28331, 28342.
- What is the population of Falcon, NC?
- About 272 people live in Falcon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Falcon?
- Nearby places include Godwin (1.8 mi), Wade (5.4 mi), Plain View (6.1 mi), Linden (6.8 mi), Dunn (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023