City

Castle Hayne, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  New Hanover County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,083Population
💰$73,259Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$231,900Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 14.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 6.3%Race
White71.0%
Hispanic8.1%
Black14.4%
Asian0.2%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma103 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,286 (21.3%)
Some College985 (16.3%)
Associates1,039 (17.2%)
Bachelors996 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree1,638 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad21.3%
Some College16.3%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,259 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$231,900 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units3,906
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Castle Hayne, NC

Castle Hayne is a city in North Carolina, located in New Hanover County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,083 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Castle Hayne is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,259 is near the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Castle Hayne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $870 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Castle Hayne is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.99%).

Castle Hayne, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Castle Hayne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28429 9,083 $73,259 $231,900 $870 3.0% 43.6% 88.3%