28469 ZIP Code – Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

28469 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, part of Brunswick County with a population of approximately 8,828 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $83,071, which is above the North Carolina average and near the national figure. Median home values of $350,600 are above the national average, with 87.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,042, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).

The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.7% is well below the U.S. average. About 39.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. At 62.1, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28468, 28470, 28467.

ZIP Code 28469 Data

Population 8,828
Median Household Income $83,071
Median Home Value $350,600
Median Rent $1,042
Median Age 62.1
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

ZIP 28469 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28469NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population8,82812k10k
Median Household Income$83k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$350k$213k$258k
Median Rent$1,042$968$1,088
Median Age62.143.343.2
Unemployment Rate3.0%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate5.7%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher39.5%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28468 SUNSET BEACH 4,645 $83,143
28470 SHALLOTTE 10,645 $58,843
28467 CALABASH 13,185 $71,404
28452 LONGWOOD 541 $46,641
28420 ASH 2,710 $51,364