| ZIP Code | 28449 |
|---|---|
| City | Kure Beach |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Latitude | 33.973269 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.941888 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37129 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.2 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.2% ▲ 63% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 343 (20.5%) |
| Some College | 151 (9%) |
| Associates | 116 (6.9%) |
| Bachelors | 211 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 845 (50.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,518 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $643,400 ▲ 131% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,356/mo ↓ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,958 |
| Vacant Units | 1,072 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,958 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,072 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 28449 is located in Kure Beach, North Carolina, within New Hanover County. With a population of 2,017, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.2 years. Economically, 28449 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,518 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28449 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $643,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,356 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 28449 is primarily White (96.98%). Residents are highly educated — 63.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28449 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 49%.
Overall, ZIP code 28449 in Kure Beach, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,017 residents, a median household income of $106,518, and a median home value of $643,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.