28411 ZIP Code
Wilmington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28411 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Hanover |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,536 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,121 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,360 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,789 |
| Median Home Value: | $327,800 |
| Land Area: | 41.2 sq miles
106.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.3018, -77.7931 |
Population Information (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,536 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,448 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,088 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,095 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,881 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,814 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,751 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,485 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,821 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,828 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,228 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,376 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,036 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,781 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,556 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 884 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $327,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,547 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,789 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,436 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,353 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,860 | 76.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,576 | 23.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,510 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 412 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 575 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,274 | 16.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,052 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,507 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,791 | 33.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,899 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28411 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,121 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,696 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,884 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,360 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,861 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,729 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,097 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,368 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,502 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,164 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,009 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 54 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,680 | 84.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,656 | 7.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 979 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 144 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,049 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 673 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,816 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 256 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 467 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 256 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 837 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28411 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 398 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 193 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 711 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 853 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,576 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,418 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,113 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,448 | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,965 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,761 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28411 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,056 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,192 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 16 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 126 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,961 | 15.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28411 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,567 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,796 | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 528 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,622 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,019 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 445 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,498 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,929 | 14.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,917 | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,092 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 746 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 510 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.6% | 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 (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,728 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,633 | 81.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,909 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,483 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28411 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,286 | 79.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,643 | 30.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,910 | 25.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 478 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 168 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 624 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28411 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,513 | 86.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 369 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 15 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 176 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 307 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 449 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 894 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 66 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28411 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 260 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,082 | 18.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,106 | 30.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,380 | 26.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,769 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,252 | 7.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 531 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 206 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 103 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 100 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28411 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 39 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 719 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,587 | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,804 | 58.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,642 | 21.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 998 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28411 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 411 | 2.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 320 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 14,562 | 94.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 20 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28411 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 501 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,072 | 26.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,770 | 50.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,093 | 20.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28411 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 282 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 52 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 281 | 2.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 822 | 6.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,713 | 31.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,257 | 35.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,179 | 18.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 274 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28411 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,655 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $665 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,547 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,436 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,377 | 54.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,212 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,013 | 13.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,840 | 24.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,245 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,854 | 31.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28411 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,619 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,303 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,655 | 59.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 324 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,106 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,547 | 24.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28411 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,298 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 485 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 331 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,761 | 37.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,549 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,172 | 29.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,414 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,627 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,211 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,235 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 205 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,382 | 42.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,648 | 50.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28411 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,705 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,384 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,617 | 36.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,725 | 62.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 936 | 21.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28411 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,108 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 467 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,428 | 519.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,428 | 519.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,428 | 519.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 648 | 138.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 948 | 203.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 80 | 17.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28411 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,441 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,771 | 92.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,670 | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,373 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 566 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 708 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28411 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,436 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,076 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, NC28411