28468 ZIP Code – Sunset Beach, North Carolina
28468 is a ZIP code serving Sunset Beach, North Carolina in Brunswick County with a population of approximately 4,645 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $83,143, which is above the North Carolina average and near the national figure. Median home values of $337,600 are above the national average, with 87.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,251 is near the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (decreasing).
At 4.0%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 41.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 67.7, well above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28469, 28467, 28452.
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ZIP 28468 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28468 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,645 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $83k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $337k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,251 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 67.7 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28469 – Ocean Isle Beach
- 28467 – Calabash
- 28452 – Longwood
- 29566 – Little River
- 28470 – Shallotte
- 29582 – North Myrtle Beach
- 28420 – Ash
- 29568 – Longs
- 28462 – Supply
- 28455 – Nakina
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28469 | OCEAN ISLE BEACH | 8,828 | $83,071 |
| 28467 | CALABASH | 13,185 | $71,404 |
| 28452 | LONGWOOD | 541 | $46,641 |
| 29566 | LITTLE RIVER | 19,722 | $59,960 |
| 28470 | SHALLOTTE | 10,645 | $58,843 |