28461 ZIP Code
Southport, North carolina
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28461 |
| City/Town: | Southport |
| County: | Brunswick |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,255 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,470 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,125 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,831 |
| Median Home Value: | $360,800 |
| Land Area: | 75.9 sq miles
196.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 15.2 sq miles
39.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9666, -78.0576 |
Population Information (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,255 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,731 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,524 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 61.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 611 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 871 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 727 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 473 | 2.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 410 | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,646 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,564 | 7.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,455 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,671 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,574 | 11.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,250 | 28.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,408 | 10.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 595 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $360,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,366 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,831 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,108 | 73.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,723 | 26.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,554 | 84.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,554 | 15.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,163 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 84 | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 683 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,217 | 22.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,910 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,288 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,172 | 21.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,809 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28461 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,470 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,504 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,861 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,125 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,323 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,560 | 91.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 716 | 8.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,624 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,856 | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 999 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 705 | 9.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,998 | 89.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 986 | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 118 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 85 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 159 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 909 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 658 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 724 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 304 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 334 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28461 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 464 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 258 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 564 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 605 | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,152 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,848 | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,323 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,881 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 989 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,024 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28461 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,266 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 351 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 283 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 127 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 61 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,321 | 17.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28461 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 659 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 582 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 211 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 725 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 867 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 105 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 427 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 903 | 11.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,585 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 776 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 375 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 303 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.3% | 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 (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,291 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,911 | 71.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,268 | 50.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,738 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28461 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,554 | 54.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,703 | 56.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,991 | 49.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 209 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 62 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 542 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28461 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,534 | 76.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 676 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 139 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 162 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 484 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 34 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 301 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,487 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28461 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 91 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,581 | 25.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,585 | 33.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,708 | 19.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,131 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 980 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 161 | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 281 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 34 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 279 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28461 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 28 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 307 | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,440 | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,349 | 60.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,306 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 401 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28461 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 422 | 4.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,114 | 11.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,395 | 83.1% | 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: | 110 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 67 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28461 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 86 | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,558 | 25.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,565 | 55.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,899 | 18.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28461 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 394 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 406 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 152 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 821 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,738 | 20.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,467 | 28.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,290 | 26.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 286 | 3.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28461 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,659 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $650 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,366 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,108 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,367 | 63.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 850 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 996 | 9.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,233 | 22.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,446 | 14.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,460 | 54.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.55 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28461 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,517 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,690 | 17.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,848 | 72.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 249 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 641 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,217 | 12.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28461 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,465 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 106 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 178 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,184 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 431 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 566 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,691 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,500 | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,029 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,970 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 80 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,264 | 42.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,626 | 54.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28461 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,807 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,354 | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,233 | 36.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,121 | 63.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,284 | 38.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,767 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 272 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 488 | 179.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 488 | 179.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 488 | 179.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 155 | 57.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 109 | 40.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 51 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 61 | 22.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28461 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,644 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,889 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 755 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 418 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 197 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 33 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 107 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28461 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,108 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,811 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Southport, NC28461