| ZIP Code | 28409 |
|---|---|
| City | Wilmington |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Latitude | 34.150625 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.86031 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37129 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.4% ▲ 66% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 205 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,641 (11.3%) |
| Some College | 2,198 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 3,273 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 3,040 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,011 (51.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,241 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $382,900 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,445/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,821 |
| Vacant Units | 760 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,821 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 760 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 28409 is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, within New Hanover County. With a population of 35,013, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 28409 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,241 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28409 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $382,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,445 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 28409 is primarily White (85.77%). Residents are highly educated — 64.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28409 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 28409 in Wilmington, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,013 residents, a median household income of $108,241, and a median home value of $382,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.