| ZIP Code | 28401 |
|---|---|
| City | Wilmington |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 3 ft |
| Latitude | 34.291985 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.972365 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37129 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 21.3% ▲ 113% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.4% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 221 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,031 (20.3%) |
| Some College | 2,294 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 2,154 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,867 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,361 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,159 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $263,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,183/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,017 |
| Vacant Units | 2,241 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,017 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,241 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
ZIP code 28401 is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, within New Hanover County. With a population of 21,820, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 28401 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,159 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28401 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $263,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,183 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.5%) and renters (59.5%). Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 28401 is majority White (51.95%). Residents are well-educated — 48.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.3%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28401 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 28401 in Wilmington, NC is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 21,820 residents, a median household income of $52,159, and a median home value of $263,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.