28405 ZIP Code – Wilmington, North Carolina

ZIP code 28405 is a large ZIP code located in Wilmington, North Carolina, within New Hanover County with a population of approximately 34,356 residents. The median household income of $64,853 is near the North Carolina average and near the national average. Median home values of $295,100 are near the national average, with 57.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,324 is above the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 22% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 6.6%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 13.3%, near the national average. About 40.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 38.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28403, 28411, 28480.

ZIP Code 28405 Data

Population 34,356
Median Household Income $64,853
Median Home Value $295,100
Median Rent $1,324
Median Age 38.9
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

ZIP 28405 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28405NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population34k12k10k
Median Household Income$64k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$295k$213k$258k
Median Rent$1,324$968$1,088
Median Age38.943.343.2
Unemployment Rate6.6%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate13.3%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher40.8%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28403 WILMINGTON 39,628 $50,757
28411 WILMINGTON 36,536 $91,121
28480 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH 2,899 $121,417
28429 CASTLE HAYNE 8,597 $63,227
28401 WILMINGTON 21,872 $46,743