City

Leland, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Brunswick County  ·  North Carolina

👥44,262Population
💰$77,380Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$315,300Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓49.1%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.3%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 12%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.9%Race
White71.3%
Hispanic10.5%
Black12.0%
Asian0.7%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.1% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma349 (1.1%)
HS Graduate7,539 (24.3%)
Some College3,643 (11.7%)
Associates4,283 (13.8%)
Bachelors4,274 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree10,966 (35.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,380 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$315,300 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,465/mo
Total Housing Units19,672
Vacant Units1,390

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
72%
About Leland, NC

Leland is a city in North Carolina, located in Brunswick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 44,262 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Leland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,380 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Leland is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $315,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,465 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leland is well-educated. 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28451 44,262 $77,380 $315,300 $1,465 5.5% 49.1% 82.2%