City

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Brunswick County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,364Population
💰$87,285Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂62.1Median Age
🏠$413,200Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 4%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.7%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Black2.5%
Asian0.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
32%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads49.8% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,698 (22.3%)
Some College1,026 (13.5%)
Associates1,051 (13.8%)
Bachelors744 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree3,056 (40.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 40.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad22.3%
Some College13.5%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate40.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,285 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$413,200 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$948/mo
Total Housing Units8,730
Vacant Units4,346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
68%
About Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Ocean Isle Beach is a city in North Carolina, located in Brunswick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,364 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.1 years.

Economically, Ocean Isle Beach is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,285 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ocean Isle Beach is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $413,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $948 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocean Isle Beach is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ocean Isle Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28469 9,364 $87,285 $413,200 $948 2.9% 49.8% 86.5%