28479 ZIP Code – Winnabow, North Carolina
28479 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Winnabow, North Carolina, part of Brunswick County with a population of approximately 6,333 residents. At $77,014, the median household income here runs above the North Carolina average and near the U.S. average. At $242,600, median home values run near the national average, with 83.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,119 is near the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
At 4.6%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 6.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.9%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 38.9, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28412, 28428, 28461.
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ZIP 28479 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28479 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,333 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $77k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $242k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,119 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28412 – Wilmington
- 28428 – Carolina Beach
- 28461 – Southport
- 28449 – Kure Beach
- 28409 – Wilmington
- 28422 – Bolivia
- 28451 – Leland
- 28403 – Wilmington
- 28465 – Oak Island
- 28401 – Wilmington
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28412 | WILMINGTON | 42,122 | $62,850 |
| 28428 | CAROLINA BEACH | 6,949 | $87,330 |
| 28461 | SOUTHPORT | 22,255 | $77,470 |
| 28449 | KURE BEACH | 2,033 | $101,471 |
| 28409 | WILMINGTON | 34,397 | $101,796 |