28480 ZIP Code – Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Located in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, ZIP code 28480 is a small ZIP code within New Hanover County with a population of approximately 2,899 residents. The median household income is $121,417 — well above the North Carolina average and well above the national average. At $973,800, median home values run well above the national average, with 81.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $2,013 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
At 1.3%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 3.5% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 72.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 55.6, above the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28403, 28405, 28409.
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ZIP 28480 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28480 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,899 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $121k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $973k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,013 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 55.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 72.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28403 – Wilmington
- 28405 – Wilmington
- 28409 – Wilmington
- 28411 – Wilmington
- 28412 – Wilmington
- 28429 – Castle Hayne
- 28401 – Wilmington
- 28428 – Carolina Beach
- 28479 – Winnabow
- 28457 – Rocky Point
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28403 | WILMINGTON | 39,628 | $50,757 |
| 28405 | WILMINGTON | 34,356 | $64,853 |
| 28409 | WILMINGTON | 34,397 | $101,796 |
| 28411 | WILMINGTON | 36,536 | $91,121 |
| 28412 | WILMINGTON | 42,122 | $62,850 |