28429 ZIP Code
Castle Hayne, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28429 |
| City/Town: | Castle Hayne |
| County: | New Hanover |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,597 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,227 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,409 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,802 |
| Median Home Value: | $195,000 |
| Land Area: | 39.7 sq miles
102.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.3412, -77.9002 |
Population Information (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,597 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,167 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,430 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 242 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 343 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 489 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 491 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 615 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,036 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 945 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,136 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 698 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 734 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,401 | 16.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 328 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 139 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $195,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,069 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,802 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,502 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 300 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,952 | 84.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 550 | 15.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,417 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 215 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 536 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,680 | 26.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,736 | 27.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 886 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 993 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 371 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28429 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,227 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,691 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,826 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,409 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,007 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,896 | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 90 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,416 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,990 | 76.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 461 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 445 | 11.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,491 | 75.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,184 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 17 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 156 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 731 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 255 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 309 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 271 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28429 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 154 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 174 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 235 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 445 | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 306 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 916 | 26.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 517 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 554 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 115 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 86 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28429 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,386 | 86.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 234 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 30 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 212 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28429 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 336 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 277 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 36 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 722 | 18.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 103 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 55 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 136 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 345 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,009 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 271 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 447 | 11.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 115 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.6% | 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 (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,019 | 81.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,245 | 61.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,216 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,024 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28429 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,611 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,419 | 40.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 841 | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 160 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 27 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 467 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28429 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,112 | 81.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 152 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 20 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 70 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 448 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28429 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 133 | 3.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 379 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 470 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 906 | 23.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 566 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 604 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 191 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 141 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 392 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 20 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28429 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 53 | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 956 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,250 | 59.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 480 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 63 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28429 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 322 | 9.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 162 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,834 | 80.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 106 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28429 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 134 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 756 | 21.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,795 | 51.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 817 | 23.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28429 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 211 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 124 | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 534 | 18.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 728 | 24.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 630 | 21.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 518 | 17.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 185 | 6.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28429 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,218 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $428 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,069 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.38 |
Households (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,502 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,572 | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 434 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 621 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 985 | 28.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 770 | 22.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,429 | 40.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28429 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,637 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,241 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,645 | 45.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 146 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 504 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 928 | 25.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28429 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,874 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 67 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 31 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 718 | 38.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 508 | 27.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 550 | 29.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,190 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 643 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,043 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,575 | 19.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 90 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 851 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 634 | 40.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28429 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,444 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,094 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 354 | 32.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 740 | 67.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 230 | 21.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28429 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,285 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 11 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 312 | 2836.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 312 | 2836.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 312 | 2836.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 72 | 654.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 21 | 190.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 202 | 1836.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28429 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,355 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,973 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 382 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 251 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 131 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28429 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,502 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,291 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Castle Hayne, NC28429