City

Kure Beach, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  New Hanover County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,017Population
💰$106,518Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$643,400Median Home Value▲ 131% above avg
🎓63.2%College Grads▲ 63% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
45%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads63.2% ▲ 63% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate343 (20.5%)
Some College151 (9%)
Associates116 (6.9%)
Bachelors211 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree845 (50.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 20.5%Some College: 9%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 50.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad20.5%
Some College9.0%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate50.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
70%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,518 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$643,400 ▲ 131% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,356/mo
Total Housing Units1,958
Vacant Units1,072

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
55%
About Kure Beach, NC

Kure Beach is a city in North Carolina, located in New Hanover County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,017 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Kure Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,518 is above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kure Beach is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $643,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,356 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kure Beach is highly educated. 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.98%).

Kure Beach, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Kure Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28449 2,017 $106,518 $643,400 $1,356 1.3% 63.2% 77.5%