City

Southport, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Brunswick County  ·  North Carolina

👥23,186Population
💰$79,681Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂62.3Median Age
🏠$388,800Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓51.6%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic3.3%
Black3.9%
Asian0.7%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
31%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads51.6% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,676 (19%)
Some College2,334 (12%)
Associates3,322 (17.1%)
Bachelors2,177 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree7,825 (40.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 19%Some College: 12%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 40.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad19.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate40.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,681 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$388,800 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,356/mo
Total Housing Units14,435
Vacant Units3,668

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
67%
About Southport, NC

Southport is a city in North Carolina, located in Brunswick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,186 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.3 years.

Economically, Southport is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,681 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Southport is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $388,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,356 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Southport is well-educated. 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Southport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28461 23,186 $79,681 $388,800 $1,356 8.1% 51.6% 84.1%