Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 57.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,621 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 22,448 (16.4%) |
| Some College | 14,302 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 19,376 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 15,981 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 63,376 (46.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,239 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $342,879 ▲ 23% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,401/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 103,017 |
| Vacant Units | 8,891 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Wilmington is a city in North Carolina, located in New Hanover County. The city spans 12 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 212,039 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.07 years.
Economically, Wilmington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,238 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Wilmington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $342,879, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,400 per month.
The population of Wilmington is well-educated. 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.51%).
Wilmington, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 12 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28401 | 21,820 | $52,159 | $263,000 | $1,183 | 5.7% | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| 28403 | 40,292 | $50,988 | $337,600 | $1,293 | 5.2% | 59.9% | 35.6% |
| 28405 | 35,159 | $67,809 | $337,000 | $1,405 | 6.6% | 53.6% | 57.4% |
| 28409 | 35,013 | $108,241 | $382,900 | $1,445 | 2.7% | 64.4% | 83.8% |
| 28411 | 37,303 | $94,200 | $363,600 | $1,685 | 5.3% | 63.1% | 80.0% |
| 28412 | 42,452 | $67,396 | $342,600 | $1,326 | 3.3% | 54.5% | 57.7% |