28469 ZIP Code
Ocean Isle Beach, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28469 |
| City/Town: | Ocean Isle Beach |
| County: | Brunswick |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,828 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,071 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,622 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,679 |
| Median Home Value: | $350,600 |
| Land Area: | 25.7 sq miles
66.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9338, -78.4732 |
Population Information (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,828 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,129 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,699 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 61.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 376 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 276 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 194 | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 147 | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 320 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 493 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 707 | 8.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 850 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 805 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,150 | 13.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,461 | 27.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 916 | 10.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 133 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $350,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,042 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,679 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,150 | 47.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,529 | 52.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,575 | 86.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 575 | 13.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,515 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 229 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 273 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,711 | 22.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,629 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 613 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,937 | 25.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,123 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28469 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,071 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,032 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,850 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,622 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,374 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,270 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 84 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,574 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,717 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 200 | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 337 | 10.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,065 | 91.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 249 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 72 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 260 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 181 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 344 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 551 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 221 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 126 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 204 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28469 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 115 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 106 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 162 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 355 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 379 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 757 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 825 | 19.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 624 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 478 | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 349 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28469 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,674 | 81.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 92 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 11 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 420 | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28469 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 699 | 21.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 251 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 44 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 447 | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 156 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 61 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 153 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 369 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 480 | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 421 | 12.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 117 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 60 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 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 (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,917 | 89.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,378 | 72.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,262 | 48.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 891 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28469 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,234 | 53.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,358 | 56.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,308 | 55.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 177 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 48 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 322 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28469 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,669 | 65.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 103 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 104 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 368 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 339 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 146 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 385 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,565 | 18.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28469 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 176 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,496 | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,210 | 25.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,996 | 23.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,697 | 19.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 587 | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 314 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 109 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 42 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 52 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28469 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 45 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 160 | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,018 | 23.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,768 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,294 | 26.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 394 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28469 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 136 | 3.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 287 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,593 | 86.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28469 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 42 | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,399 | 33.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,902 | 45.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 807 | 19.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28469 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 94 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 284 | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 193 | 5.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 251 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 723 | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 933 | 26.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 957 | 26.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 140 | 3.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28469 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,769 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $578 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,042 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,150 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,799 | 67.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 400 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 405 | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 838 | 20.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 465 | 11.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,292 | 55.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.45 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28469 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,805 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 646 | 17.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,886 | 75.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 84 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 184 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 428 | 11.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28469 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 752 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 44 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 331 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 139 | 18.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 227 | 30.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,879 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 774 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,808 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,604 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 13 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 765 | 47.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 826 | 51.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28469 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,657 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,015 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 584 | 57.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 420 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 232 | 22.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28469 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,394 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 97 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 434 | 447.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 434 | 447.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 434 | 447.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 71 | 73.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2 | 2.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 275 | 283.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 14.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28469 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,452 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,991 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 461 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 381 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 77 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28469 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,150 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,104 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Ocean Isle Beach, NC28469