28409 ZIP Code – Wilmington, North Carolina
28409 is a ZIP code serving Wilmington, North Carolina in New Hanover County with a population of approximately 34,397 residents. The median household income is $101,796 — well above the North Carolina average and above the national average. At $360,500, median home values run above the national average, with 84.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,382 is above the national average. Housing consists of 92% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.7%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 51.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 42.9, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28412, 28403, 28480.
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ZIP 28409 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28409 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $101k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $360k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,382 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 51.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28412 – Wilmington
- 28403 – Wilmington
- 28480 – Wrightsville Beach
- 28405 – Wilmington
- 28428 – Carolina Beach
- 28479 – Winnabow
- 28411 – Wilmington
- 28401 – Wilmington
- 28449 – Kure Beach
- 28429 – Castle Hayne
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28412 | WILMINGTON | 42,122 | $62,850 |
| 28403 | WILMINGTON | 39,628 | $50,757 |
| 28480 | WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH | 2,899 | $121,417 |
| 28405 | WILMINGTON | 34,356 | $64,853 |
| 28428 | CAROLINA BEACH | 6,949 | $87,330 |