28428 ZIP Code
Carolina Beach, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28428 |
| City/Town: | Carolina Beach |
| County: | New Hanover |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,949 |
| Median Household Income: | $87,330 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,925 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,130 |
| Median Home Value: | $446,300 |
| Land Area: | 5.2 sq miles
13.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
6.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.0386, -77.9053 |
Population Information (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,949 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,355 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,594 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 218 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 192 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 420 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 261 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 331 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 375 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,096 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,338 | 19.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 397 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 866 | 12.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,055 | 15.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 343 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 57 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $446,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,271 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,130 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,100 | 50.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,030 | 49.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,327 | 75.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 773 | 24.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,527 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 35 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 66 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,177 | 21.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,198 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 587 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,640 | 29.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 824 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28428 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $87,330 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,479 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,596 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,925 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,819 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,492 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 320 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,231 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,684 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 363 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 409 | 11.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,645 | 95.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 23 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 105 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 149 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 183 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 357 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 226 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 79 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28428 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 180 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 34 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 211 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 115 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 348 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 441 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 622 | 20.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 421 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 251 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 477 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28428 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,548 | 73.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 171 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 48 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 87 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 515 | 14.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28428 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 276 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 265 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 44 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 408 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 86 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 45 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 274 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 462 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 899 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 471 | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 211 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 51 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 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 (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,859 | 84.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,947 | 71.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,021 | 29.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,083 | 15.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28428 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,321 | 74.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,143 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,106 | 35.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 71 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 12 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 68 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28428 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,671 | 43.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 702 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 383 | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 352 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 529 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 786 | 12.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 587 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 120 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28428 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 573 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,250 | 20.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 784 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,013 | 32.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 236 | 3.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 374 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 375 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 211 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 304 | 5.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28428 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 101 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 772 | 12.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,739 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,585 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 706 | 11.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 227 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28428 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 22 | 0.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 63 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,015 | 97.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28428 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 78 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,113 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,355 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 554 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28428 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 37 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 9 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 97 | 4.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 72 | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 246 | 10.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,017 | 43.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 604 | 26.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 245 | 10.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28428 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,206 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $730 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,271 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,100 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,656 | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 408 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 526 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 717 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 545 | 17.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,084 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28428 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,983 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 649 | 21.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,810 | 60.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 81 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 333 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 545 | 18.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28428 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,045 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 90 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 19 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 525 | 50.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 197 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 214 | 20.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,952 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 634 | 10.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,942 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 645 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 367 | 56.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 278 | 43.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28428 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,179 | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 724 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 302 | 41.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 397 | 54.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 134 | 18.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 25 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,645 | 95.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 79 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 304 | 384.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 304 | 384.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 304 | 384.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 149 | 188.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 7 | 8.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 81 | 102.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 47 | 59.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28428 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,731 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,524 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 207 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 23 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 154 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 16 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28428 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,100 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,045 | 98.2% | 89.4% |
Carolina Beach, NC28428