| ZIP Code | 28480 |
|---|---|
| City | Wrightsville Beach |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Latitude | 34.214753 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.800506 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37129 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.6 yrs ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 78.1% ▲ 102% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 245 (11.3%) |
| Some College | 46 (2.1%) |
| Associates | 169 (7.8%) |
| Bachelors | 150 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,551 (71.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $165,682 ▲ 117% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,049,500 ▲ 276% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,892/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,940 |
| Vacant Units | 1,648 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,940 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,648 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 28480 is located in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, within New Hanover County. With a population of 2,727, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.6 years. Economically, 28480 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $165,682 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28480 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,049,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,892 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 28480 is primarily White (94.35%). Residents are highly educated — 78.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28480 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 28480 in Wrightsville Beach, NC is characterized as affluent, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,727 residents, a median household income of $165,682, and a median home value of $1,049,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.