28401 ZIP Code – Wilmington, North Carolina
Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, ZIP code 28401 is a large ZIP code within New Hanover County with a population of approximately 21,872 residents. The median household income of $46,743 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $219,700 are below the national average, with 41.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,073 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 59% single-family (increasing), 23% apartments (increasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.8%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 22.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 33.7%, above the national average. At 41.6, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28429, 28405, 28403.
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ZIP 28401 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28401 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $219k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,073 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28429 – Castle Hayne
- 28405 – Wilmington
- 28403 – Wilmington
- 28451 – Leland
- 28411 – Wilmington
- 28480 – Wrightsville Beach
- 28412 – Wilmington
- 28409 – Wilmington
- 28435 – Currie
- 28457 – Rocky Point
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28429 | CASTLE HAYNE | 8,597 | $63,227 |
| 28405 | WILMINGTON | 34,356 | $64,853 |
| 28403 | WILMINGTON | 39,628 | $50,757 |
| 28451 | LELAND | 42,073 | $71,534 |
| 28411 | WILMINGTON | 36,536 | $91,121 |