| ZIP Code | 28405 |
|---|---|
| City | Wilmington |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 33 ft |
| Latitude | 34.264179 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.868315 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37129 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 53.6% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 426 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,432 (20.1%) |
| Some College | 1,990 (9%) |
| Associates | 3,373 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,390 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,424 (42.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,809 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $337,000 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,405/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,073 |
| Vacant Units | 1,506 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,073 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,506 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 28405 is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, within New Hanover County. With a population of 35,159, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 28405 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,809 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28405 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $337,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,405 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.4%) and renters (42.6%). Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 28405 is majority White (68.72%). Residents are well-educated — 53.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28405 stands at 6.6%, 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 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 28405 in Wilmington, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 35,159 residents, a median household income of $67,809, and a median home value of $337,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.