28405 ZIP Code
Wilmington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28405 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Hanover |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,356 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,853 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,607 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,514 |
| Median Home Value: | $295,100 |
| Land Area: | 23.5 sq miles
61.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.2642, -77.8683 |
Population Information (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,356 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,282 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,074 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,504 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,201 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,130 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,708 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,672 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,527 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,024 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,311 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,252 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,067 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,262 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,803 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 895 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $295,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,324 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,514 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,905 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,609 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,411 | 56.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,494 | 43.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,141 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 901 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 854 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,436 | 23.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,459 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,453 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,149 | 26.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,889 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,853 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,809 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,019 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,607 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,626 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,299 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,195 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,307 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,339 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,200 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,722 | 10.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,498 | 71.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,980 | 20.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 252 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,563 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,025 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,847 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,310 | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 431 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 490 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 111 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,278 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28405 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 971 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 577 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,271 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 881 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,583 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,888 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,700 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,736 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 835 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,463 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28405 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,996 | 73.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,186 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 63 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 216 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,758 | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28405 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 121 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,432 | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 904 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 342 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,129 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 543 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 309 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,203 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,218 | 13.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,656 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,783 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,240 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 419 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 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 (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,029 | 87.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,867 | 66.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,794 | 37.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,070 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28405 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,785 | 72.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,108 | 34.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,875 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 572 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 149 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,774 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28405 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,594 | 58.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 549 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,275 | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 707 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 674 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,292 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,813 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 610 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28405 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 261 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,274 | 13.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,475 | 21.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,839 | 23.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,248 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,571 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 894 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 254 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 324 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 374 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28405 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 54 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 979 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,219 | 31.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,886 | 47.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,789 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 587 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28405 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,002 | 6.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 97 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,554 | 90.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 171 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28405 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 832 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,771 | 32.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,756 | 45.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,546 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28405 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 169 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 80 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 425 | 5.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,127 | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,552 | 30.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,797 | 21.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,542 | 18.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 719 | 8.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,558 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $715 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,324 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,905 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,257 | 42.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,978 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,769 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,507 | 30.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,619 | 24.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,915 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28405 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,551 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,300 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,638 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 320 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,046 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,647 | 34.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28405 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,889 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 252 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 176 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,820 | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,443 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,198 | 27.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,170 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,721 | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,099 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,448 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 385 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,139 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,924 | 43.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28405 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,739 | 83.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,431 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,888 | 53.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,422 | 44.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 955 | 17.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 121 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,349 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 495 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,007 | 405.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,007 | 405.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,007 | 405.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 213 | 43.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 49 | 9.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,406 | 284.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 5.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28405 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,852 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,580 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,272 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,593 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 568 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 88 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28405 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,905 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,388 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, NC28405