28401 ZIP Code
Wilmington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28401 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Hanover |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,872 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,743 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,422 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,743 |
| Median Home Value: | $219,700 |
| Land Area: | 31.0 sq miles
80.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.3 sq miles
13.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.2920, -77.9724 |
Population Information (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,872 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,242 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,630 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 955 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,306 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 861 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 861 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,409 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,657 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,781 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,840 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,621 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,460 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,620 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,041 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 460 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $219,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,073 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,743 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,684 | 83.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,059 | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,987 | 37.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,697 | 62.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,480 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 450 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,699 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,148 | 25.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,458 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,684 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,204 | 19.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,837 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,743 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,073 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,849 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,422 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,480 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,755 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 602 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,127 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,447 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,257 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,030 | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,105 | 55.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,472 | 34.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 96 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 107 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 918 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,174 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,410 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,049 | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,310 | 6.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 224 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 506 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,181 | 11.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 785 | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,431 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 887 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,335 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,857 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,038 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,438 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 453 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 279 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,109 | 66.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,077 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 164 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 411 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 177 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,802 | 16.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 774 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 503 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 322 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,352 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 519 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 231 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 546 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,614 | 15.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,172 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,700 | 15.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 700 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 299 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,101 | 82.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,448 | 52.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,276 | 42.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,883 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,391 | 69.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,529 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,108 | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 732 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 437 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,356 | 22.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,757 | 53.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 335 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,207 | 9.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,126 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 808 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 506 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,752 | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 252 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 201 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 674 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,007 | 7.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 754 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,067 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,107 | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 816 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,383 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,064 | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,670 | 28.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 550 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,964 | 15.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,265 | 41.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,919 | 30.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 748 | 5.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 297 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,298 | 21.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 136 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,142 | 76.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,968 | 18.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,031 | 47.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,685 | 25.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,000 | 9.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 209 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 260 | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 394 | 9.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 954 | 23.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 812 | 20.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,008 | 25.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 310 | 7.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 40 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,419 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $459 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,073 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,684 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,444 | 22.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 464 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,400 | 22.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,858 | 45.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,695 | 15.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,141 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.93 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,616 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,970 | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,723 | 31.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 365 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,204 | 14.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,933 | 45.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,964 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 201 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 331 | 8.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,470 | 37.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 641 | 16.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,321 | 33.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,135 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,012 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,984 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,968 | 18.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 138 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,232 | 56.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,598 | 40.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,162 | 83.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,624 | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,476 | 40.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,090 | 57.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 587 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 58 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,625 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 217 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,247 | 574.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,247 | 574.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,247 | 574.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 237 | 109.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 77 | 35.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 770 | 354.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 83 | 38.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,917 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,109 | 91.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,808 | 8.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,434 | 6.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 292 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 60 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,684 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,782 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, NC28401