28428 ZIP Code – Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Located in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, ZIP code 28428 is a mid-sized ZIP code within New Hanover County with a population of approximately 6,949 residents. The median household income of $87,330 is above the North Carolina average and above the national average. Median home values of $446,300 are well above the national average, with 83.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,271 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 66% single-family (decreasing), 22% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.6%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is below the U.S. average. About 47.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 51.8, the median age is above the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28449, 28412, 28479.
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ZIP 28428 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28428 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,949 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $87k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $446k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,271 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28449 – Kure Beach
- 28412 – Wilmington
- 28479 – Winnabow
- 28409 – Wilmington
- 28461 – Southport
- 28403 – Wilmington
- 28480 – Wrightsville Beach
- 28465 – Oak Island
- 28405 – Wilmington
- 28422 – Bolivia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28449 | KURE BEACH | 2,033 | $101,471 |
| 28412 | WILMINGTON | 42,122 | $62,850 |
| 28479 | WINNABOW | 6,333 | $77,014 |
| 28409 | WILMINGTON | 34,397 | $101,796 |
| 28461 | SOUTHPORT | 22,255 | $77,470 |