28409 ZIP Code
Wilmington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28409 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Hanover |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,397 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,796 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,082 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,438 |
| Median Home Value: | $360,500 |
| Land Area: | 22.4 sq miles
58.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.1506, -77.8603 |
Population Information (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,397 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,665 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,732 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,969 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,267 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,991 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,250 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,612 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,704 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,090 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,176 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,026 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,687 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,902 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,885 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 838 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $360,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,382 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,438 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,723 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 715 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,329 | 82.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,394 | 17.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,308 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 264 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 660 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,430 | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,714 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,940 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,399 | 30.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,901 | 20.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28409 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,796 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $128,501 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $118,320 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,082 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,685 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,911 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 650 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,904 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,594 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,262 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 969 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 86 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,829 | 89.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 990 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 219 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 335 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 537 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,487 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,227 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,397 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 508 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 151 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 713 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28409 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 433 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 244 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 827 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 545 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,165 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,083 | 15.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,502 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,894 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,742 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,288 | 16.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28409 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,110 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 865 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 42 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,491 | 14.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28409 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,085 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,277 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 417 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,564 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 533 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 478 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,477 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,271 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,734 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,699 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 721 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 620 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.9% | 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 (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,250 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,941 | 84.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,876 | 25.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,999 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28409 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,322 | 75.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,828 | 35.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,099 | 29.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 299 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 167 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 350 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28409 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,896 | 89.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 582 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 79 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 180 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 137 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 260 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 304 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28409 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 156 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,875 | 13.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,183 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,298 | 22.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,956 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,228 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,208 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 277 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 157 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 100 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28409 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 61 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 99 | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,242 | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,669 | 53.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,334 | 30.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,033 | 7.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28409 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 782 | 5.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 512 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,203 | 88.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 69 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 91 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28409 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 495 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,154 | 23.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,393 | 46.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,681 | 26.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28409 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 168 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 101 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 218 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 736 | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,703 | 23.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,965 | 43.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,882 | 16.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 556 | 4.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28409 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,032 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $645 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,382 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,723 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,365 | 61.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,403 | 24.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,683 | 12.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,866 | 20.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,198 | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,656 | 33.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28409 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,656 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,544 | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,632 | 63.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 400 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 973 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,701 | 19.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28409 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,304 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 832 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 383 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,168 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,167 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,754 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,471 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,432 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,249 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,682 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 206 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,382 | 37.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,094 | 56.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28409 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,124 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,900 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,076 | 53.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,759 | 45.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,200 | 30.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 65 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,217 | 96.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 289 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,180 | 408.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,180 | 408.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,180 | 408.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 391 | 135.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 25 | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 38 | 13.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 344 | 119.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 59 | 20.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28409 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,428 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,135 | 96.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,293 | 4.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 809 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 252 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 183 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 49 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28409 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,723 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,401 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, NC28409