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Spring Lake, NC
Town in Cumberland County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28307, 28308, 28310, 28390.
Population
11,573
Land area
23.6sq mi
People per sq mi
490
ZIP codes
4
Spring Lake and its ZIP codes
Spring Lake at a glance
- Spring Lake is about 2.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 87th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $51,958 a year, 28% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 (57% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,351 a month.
Local data for Spring Lake, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spring Lake, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,958
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$1,351/mo
Homeownership
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
26.1
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,533), Irish Americans (1,051), Mexican Americans (824).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Spring Lake.
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
$49.6K
2 loans, 5 jobs reported
How people get to work
Spring Lake, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spring Lake, 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
91° / 32°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spring Lake, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Spring Lake
4 in or overlapping Spring Lake. Population shown
Cities near Spring Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spout SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 10.4 |
| Anderson CreekCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 20.2 |
| BarbecueCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.7 |
| FayettevilleCity | 10 mi | 148.3 |
| VassTown | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| RockfishCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5 |
| CameronTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Hope MillsTown | 16 mi | 9 |
| Silver CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| EastoverTown | 16 mi | 11.3 |
| RaefordCity | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| MamersCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6 |
| VanderCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| BunnlevelCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.6 |
| LindenTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| WadeTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spring Lake, NC in?
- Spring Lake is in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Spring Lake, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Spring Lake include 28307, 28308, 28310, 28390.
- What is the population of Spring Lake, NC?
- About 11,573 people live in Spring Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spring Lake?
- Nearby places include Spout Springs (6.6 mi), Anderson Creek (7.9 mi), Barbecue (9.1 mi), Fayetteville (10 mi), Vass (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023