28412 ZIP Code
Wilmington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28412 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Hanover |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,122 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,850 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,956 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,104 |
| Median Home Value: | $308,400 |
| Land Area: | 22.2 sq miles
57.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.1366, -77.9206 |
Population Information (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,122 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,151 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,971 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,238 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,255 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,384 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,278 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,080 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,204 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,100 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,985 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,051 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,393 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,187 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,330 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 637 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $308,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,226 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,104 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,945 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,159 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,117 | 58.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,828 | 41.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,887 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 818 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,250 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,669 | 19.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,848 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,294 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,086 | 27.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,922 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28412 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,850 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,028 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,474 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,956 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,800 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,042 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 724 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,840 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,170 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,589 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,207 | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 76 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,578 | 79.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,608 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 394 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,124 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,386 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,775 | 6.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,065 | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 941 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 216 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,858 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28412 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 905 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 632 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,333 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,391 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,642 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,142 | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,319 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,942 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,295 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,344 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28412 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,638 | 75.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,462 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 129 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 158 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,289 | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28412 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 133 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,600 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,401 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 379 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,077 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 757 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 833 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,932 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,763 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,216 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,927 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,355 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 669 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.5% | 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 (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,218 | 86.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,946 | 68.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,363 | 34.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,704 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28412 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,504 | 76.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,949 | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,584 | 29.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 710 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 301 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,808 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28412 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,031 | 54.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,402 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 368 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 763 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,583 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,415 | 12.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,932 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 581 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28412 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 134 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,629 | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,428 | 27.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,519 | 22.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,675 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,125 | 10.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 688 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 404 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 283 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 219 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28412 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 205 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,581 | 12.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,458 | 27.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,511 | 42.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,964 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 385 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28412 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,598 | 8.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 204 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 16,656 | 87.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 157 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 309 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28412 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 736 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,293 | 38.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,314 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,602 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28412 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 550 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 136 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 388 | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,412 | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,852 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,234 | 38.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,329 | 12.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 216 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28412 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,588 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $562 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,226 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,945 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,673 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,153 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,680 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,324 | 28.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,267 | 22.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,850 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28412 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,265 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,814 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,699 | 50.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 399 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 994 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,209 | 24.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28412 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,354 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 570 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 460 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,917 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,741 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,666 | 28.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,937 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,401 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,922 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,757 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 545 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,084 | 53.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,128 | 37.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28412 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,362 | 81.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,470 | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,770 | 50.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,516 | 47.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,164 | 29.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 184 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,727 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 605 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,395 | 395.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,395 | 395.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,395 | 395.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 312 | 51.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 124 | 20.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 27 | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,312 | 216.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 220 | 36.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28412 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,884 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,291 | 91.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,593 | 9.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,170 | 5.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 643 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 443 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 337 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28412 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,945 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,978 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, NC28412