28451 ZIP Code
Leland, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28451 |
| City/Town: | Leland |
| County: | Brunswick |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,073 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,534 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,723 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,661 |
| Median Home Value: | $286,700 |
| Land Area: | 172.2 sq miles
446.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.2361, -78.1191 |
Population Information (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,073 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,256 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,817 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,132 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,021 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,279 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,980 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,392 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,462 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,209 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,268 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,834 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,514 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 7,319 | 17.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,323 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 340 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $286,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,347 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,661 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,373 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,288 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,163 | 81.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,210 | 18.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,269 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 530 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,508 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,128 | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,573 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,976 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,786 | 21.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,768 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28451 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,534 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,712 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,692 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,723 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,634 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,734 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 900 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,718 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,839 | 79.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,911 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 973 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,640 | 75.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,528 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 291 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 274 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 39 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,497 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,804 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,341 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,555 | 8.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,895 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 549 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 199 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 912 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28451 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 582 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 629 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,151 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,139 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,634 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,988 | 23.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,835 | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,160 | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,381 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 874 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28451 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,461 | 77.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,828 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 77 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 121 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 224 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,595 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28451 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 129 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,446 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,682 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 411 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,642 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,192 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 631 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 798 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,810 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,733 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,518 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 700 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,042 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.6% | 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 (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,335 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,454 | 72.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,821 | 40.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,711 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28451 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,990 | 69.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,307 | 42.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,681 | 38.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 550 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 222 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,655 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28451 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,488 | 72.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,291 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 91 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 65 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 110 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 390 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 616 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,610 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28451 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 519 | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6,160 | 33.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,465 | 34.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,237 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,373 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 866 | 4.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 505 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 160 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 149 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 227 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28451 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 369 | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,779 | 14.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,203 | 60.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,484 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 762 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28451 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 813 | 4.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 611 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,499 | 89.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 66 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 130 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 221 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28451 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 502 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,861 | 28.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,202 | 47.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,808 | 21.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28451 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 518 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 876 | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 997 | 7.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,791 | 12.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,274 | 23.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,499 | 31.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,142 | 15.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 66 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28451 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,502 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $505 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,347 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,373 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,490 | 54.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,787 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,405 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,254 | 24.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,340 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,767 | 39.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28451 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,156 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,240 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,788 | 57.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 406 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,497 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,306 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28451 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,746 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 524 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 400 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,410 | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,777 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,635 | 30.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,425 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,642 | 10.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,046 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,276 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 564 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,522 | 47.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,190 | 41.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28451 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,425 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,242 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,111 | 21.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,051 | 77.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,682 | 32.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 80 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,102 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 572 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,971 | 344.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,971 | 344.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,971 | 344.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 658 | 115.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 24 | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 975 | 170.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 8.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28451 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,941 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,110 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,831 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,108 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 522 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 190 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28451 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,373 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,983 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Leland, NC28451