28461 ZIP Code – Southport, North Carolina
28461 is a ZIP code serving Southport, North Carolina in Brunswick County with a population of approximately 22,255 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $77,470, which is above the North Carolina average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $360,800, above the national average, with 87.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,366 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.2%, well above the national average. An estimated 6.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The median age is 62.3, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28465, 28449, 28479.
ZIP Code 28461 Data
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ZIP 28461 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28461 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $77k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $360k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,366 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 62.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28465 – Oak Island
- 28449 – Kure Beach
- 28479 – Winnabow
- 28428 – Carolina Beach
- 28422 – Bolivia
- 28412 – Wilmington
- 28462 – Supply
- 28409 – Wilmington
- 28451 – Leland
- 28403 – Wilmington
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28465 | OAK ISLAND | 8,228 | $86,442 |
| 28449 | KURE BEACH | 2,033 | $101,471 |
| 28479 | WINNABOW | 6,333 | $77,014 |
| 28428 | CAROLINA BEACH | 6,949 | $87,330 |
| 28422 | BOLIVIA | 8,106 | $67,292 |