28403 ZIP Code
Wilmington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28403 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Hanover |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,628 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,757 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,355 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,005 |
| Median Home Value: | $297,100 |
| Land Area: | 14.0 sq miles
36.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.2217, -77.8806 |
Population Information (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,628 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,975 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,653 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,245 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,028 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,386 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,698 | 11.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,779 | 19.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,115 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,429 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,371 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,388 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,255 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,572 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,608 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 754 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $297,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,206 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,005 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,079 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,926 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,467 | 35.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,612 | 64.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,492 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 614 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 828 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,179 | 17.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,337 | 18.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,560 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,379 | 31.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,595 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,757 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,565 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,310 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,355 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,365 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,013 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,211 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,304 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,394 | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,625 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,890 | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 104 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,011 | 80.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,753 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 79 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 888 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 381 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,516 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 933 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,447 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 711 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 620 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 382 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 734 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28403 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,903 | 10.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 979 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,513 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,871 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,692 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,126 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,041 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,052 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 704 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,198 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28403 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,834 | 71.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,714 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 123 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 765 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 507 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,505 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28403 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 73 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 987 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,112 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 445 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,766 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 583 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 663 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,447 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,965 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,377 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,568 | 16.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,579 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 448 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.4% | 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 (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,880 | 88.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,328 | 74.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,694 | 24.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,563 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28403 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,266 | 78.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,918 | 21.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,969 | 16.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 613 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 247 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,400 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28403 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,948 | 39.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,356 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 541 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,654 | 8.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,304 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,818 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,145 | 20.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 239 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28403 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 114 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,690 | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,363 | 11.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,256 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,584 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,235 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,608 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,930 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 851 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,374 | 6.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28403 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,005 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,657 | 13.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,463 | 37.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,896 | 34.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,665 | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 319 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28403 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,918 | 10.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 297 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,660 | 86.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 71 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 116 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28403 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,555 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,444 | 41.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,340 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,740 | 15.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28403 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 118 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 189 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 367 | 5.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 831 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,775 | 27.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,784 | 27.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,218 | 18.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 185 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,715 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $603 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,206 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,079 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,069 | 28.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,587 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,321 | 23.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,169 | 39.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,760 | 15.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,664 | 20.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.97 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.66 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28403 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,931 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,860 | 55.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,372 | 33.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,352 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,931 | 68.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28403 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,909 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 526 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 122 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,054 | 14.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 995 | 7.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 10,212 | 73.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,954 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,679 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,443 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,710 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 64 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,222 | 59.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,424 | 38.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28403 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,341 | 71.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,968 | 27.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,483 | 40.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,327 | 57.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,269 | 20.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 158 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,596 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 668 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,032 | 304.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,032 | 304.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,032 | 304.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 394 | 59.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 124 | 18.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 715 | 107.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 45 | 6.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28403 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,383 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,258 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,125 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,755 | 4.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 617 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 555 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 198 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28403 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,079 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,389 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, NC28403