Maxwell House · National Register of Historic Places
Stedman’s story
185 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1841Stedman is settled
StedmanNC
Photo: User:Dincher · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,312
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$269K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$107K
median
Median age
34.4
years
Jobs based here
462
Balanced
Is Stedman a good place to live?
The best of Stedman’s subject grades are a B+ for health and incomes; the weakest is a C− for walkability. 29% of residents are under 18 in Stedman, above both the North Carolina town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Stedman's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 96% of U.S. towns. Maxwell House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Stedman has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
WeakestC−Walkability
What makes Stedman stand out
Where Stedman beats most towns.
A growing town
Stedman has grown 27% since 2010
1,028 counted in 2010 and 1,277 in 2020; an estimated 1,312 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Stedman grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within North Carolina), ordered by how far Stedman is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5 of 20; 1.2% of households have no car; 1.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthCape Fear Valley Medical Center 16.1 miles awayB+Open →Jobs & income$107K median household incomeB+Open →SchoolsC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsC−Open →History1 place on the National RegisterBOpen →Civic life1.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Stedman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stedman, and how to reach them.
PowerSouth River Elec Member14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Stedman water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Stedman’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCumberland County Board of ElectionsCumberland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2022
ZIP code2839128391 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stedman.
HealthB+
Residents of Stedman are healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Stedman beats the North Carolina average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 17% of adults binge drink in Stedman, against 15% in North Carolina’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. 39% of Stedman adults sleep under 7 hours.
71%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Stedman | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 25% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.8% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
7 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Stedman | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12% | 15.2% |
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
In Fayetteville · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsC+
On state tests, Stedman’s schools trail 56% of North Carolina districts
Its public schools are run by the Cumberland County Schools. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
44%of NC districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stedman ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 | 284 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduation
Climate
Stedman has mild winters and hot summers
Stedman has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Stedman is 91°F.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–56°
Spring49–74°
Summer69–89°
Fall52–74°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 30
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B−
The typical home in Stedman is valued at about $269K
The typical Stedman home is worth about $269,000, up 3.2% in a year, 19% below the North Carolina typical home. 87% of households own their home in Stedman.
$269KZillow home value
| Stedman | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 67% | 73% |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 32% | 49% | 48% |
| Median rent | $1,549 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Stedman$269K
North Carolina$332K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More children than North Carolina overall
Stedman’s median age is 34.4 years. Stedman has grown 2.6% since 2020, to 1,312 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 35% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across North Carolina.
34.4median age · NC 39.1
| Stedman | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 10% | 18% | 18% |
| Median age | 34.4 years | 40.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 29% | 29% |
StedmanNorth CarolinaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school26%
Some college17%
Associate’s16%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 35% and 61% women
The Census survey reached too few of Stedman’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13 points. Across North Carolina, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Stedman | NC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.7% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.3% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 19.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.1% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.3% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.2% | 24.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.4% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.9% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.8% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.8% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About two in five of Stedman’s working residents commute to Fayetteville
Most working residents leave Stedman for work: only 4% work in town. Since 2013, Stedman has added 122 jobs, to 462 in 2023. The top destinations are Fayetteville (40%), Raleigh (4%) and Charlotte (2%).
4%work in town
| Stedman | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 13% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Stedman4%
Fayetteville40%
Raleigh4%
Charlotte2%
Hope Mills2%
14 mi
median commute distance
462
jobs based in Stedman
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 24% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Moderate risk in Stedman, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Stedman since 2016.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2016
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,071 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stedman Recreation Center | 0.2 mi | 12 |
| 2. Ernest Freeman Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Playground & Neighborhood Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 19 attractions →Airborne & Special Operations Museum and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Stedman. Close and well known come first.
11 mi MuseumAirborne & Special Operations Museum
40 mi MuseumAva Gardner Museum
19 mi Museum82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
9 mi GardenCape Fear Botanical Garden
39 mi MuseumWeymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve
29 mi MuseumHarper HouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Airborne & Special Operations Museum: US Army, Public domain · Ava Gardner Museum: LikeGrantTookRichmond, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum: Dragases (talk), Public domain · Cape Fear Botanical Garden: KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve: Wyatt Greene, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Harper House: Bentonvilleshs, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stedman
18pages on Stedman
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Stedman
Fayetteville State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Fayetteville11.6 mi$4,353 in-state tuitionMethodist UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fayetteville13 mi$41,250 tuitionFayetteville Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fayetteville13.4 mi$2,628 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Stedman residents are enrolled in college, about the same as North Carolina.
Small town
1,312 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Stedman
Town in North Carolina, United States
Stedman is a town in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stedman had a population of 1,277. It is named for Civil War Major Charles Manly Stedman.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1841
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 125 ft
- ZIP code
- 28391
- Area code
- 910
Questions about Stedman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stedman, NC expensive?
That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($61,763 across the Fayetteville, NC metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.