City

Wrightsville Beach, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  New Hanover County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,727Population
💰$165,682Median HH Income▲ 117% above avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$1,049,500Median Home Value▲ 276% above avg
🎓78.1%College Grads▲ 102% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads78.1% ▲ 102% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.7%)
HS Graduate245 (11.3%)
Some College46 (2.1%)
Associates169 (7.8%)
Bachelors150 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree1,551 (71.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 11.3%Some College: 2.1%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 71.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad11.3%
Some College2.1%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate71.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$165,682 ▲ 117% above avg
Median Home Value$1,049,500 ▲ 276% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,892/mo
Total Housing Units2,940
Vacant Units1,648

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Wrightsville Beach, NC

Wrightsville Beach is a city in North Carolina, located in New Hanover County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,727 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Wrightsville Beach is a affluent community. The median household income of $165,682 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wrightsville Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,049,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,892 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wrightsville Beach is highly educated. 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (94.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wrightsville Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28480 2,727 $165,682 $1,049,500 $1,892 1.3% 78.1% 81.2%

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