New Hanover County, NC ZIP Codes
10 ZIP codes cover all or part of New Hanover County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 235,229 residents in the county, with a median household income of $75,166 and a median home value of $387,800. Median household income ranges from $54,547 in 28403 to $172,500 in 28480. Its largest communities include Wilmington, Murraysville, Myrtle Grove, Kings Grant and Ogden.
New Hanover County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 235,229 |
| Households | 104,856 |
| Median household income | $75,166 |
| Median home value | $387,800 |
| Median age | 39.9 |
| Median rent | $1,417 |
All 10 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 237,060 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 105,613 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $54,547 (28403) to $172,500 (28480) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $78,600 |
| Homeowners | 61.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 205 routes, 126,694 homes (10 of 10 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in New Hanover County: 28480 ($172,500)
- Most residents: 28412 (44,166 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28429 (86.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28409 (30.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 28403 (27.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28403 (28.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 28480 ($1,131,800)
Every ZIP code in New Hanover County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28412 | Wilmington | 44,166 | 20,169 | $71,636 | $371,900 | 58.4% | 22.5% | 16.2% | 35 | 26,227 | 100% of its land |
| 28403 | Wilmington | 40,319 | 18,577 | $54,547 | $386,700 | 35.7% | 15.7% | 27.0% | 36 | 23,200 | 100% of its land |
| 28411 | Wilmington | 37,233 | 15,924 | $97,387 | $396,400 | 80.5% | 25.2% | 10.9% | 34 | 21,057 | 80% of its land |
| 28409 | Wilmington | 36,163 | 14,544 | $111,048 | $422,600 | 84.4% | 30.3% | 11.8% | 30 | 16,074 | 100% of its land |
| 28405 | Wilmington | 35,467 | 15,899 | $70,274 | $368,500 | 57.6% | 23.7% | 14.3% | 26 | 18,927 | 100% of its land |
| 28401 | Wilmington | 22,007 | 11,085 | $57,968 | $298,500 | 41.1% | 14.7% | 19.0% | 24 | 16,916 | 78% of its land |
| 28429 | Castle Hayne | 9,662 | 3,896 | $72,337 | $239,200 | 86.1% | 25.8% | 13.7% | 8 | 5,302 | 100% of its land |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach | 7,136 | 3,246 | $93,241 | $572,700 | 83.9% | 18.7% | 8.7% | 7 | 5,609 | 100% of its land |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach | 2,776 | 1,360 | $172,500 | $1,131,800 | 81.5% | 16.6% | 7.1% | 3 | 1,847 | 100% of its land |
| 28449 | Kure Beach | 2,131 | 913 | $107,563 | $759,700 | 80.0% | 16.2% | 15.7% | 2 | 1,056 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for New Hanover County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Wilmington — 120,805 residents · 6 ZIP codes
- Murraysville — 16,339 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Myrtle Grove — 12,637 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Kings Grant — 9,003 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ogden — 8,249 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Porters Neck — 7,654 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Carolina Beach — 6,745 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Silver Lake — 6,563 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wrightsboro — 6,287 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Northchase — 5,896 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Skippers Corner — 3,792 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bayshore — 2,949 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wrightsville Beach — 2,665 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Kure Beach — 2,466 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Sea Breeze — 1,849 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Castle Hayne — 897 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hightsville — 397 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Blue Clay Farms — 94 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in New Hanover County, NC?
- 28412, 28403, 28411, 28409, 28405, 28401, 28429, 28428, 28480 and 28449. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of New Hanover County?
- 235,229 residents in 104,856 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in New Hanover County?
- $75,166 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $54,547 (28403) to $172,500 (28480).
- Which New Hanover County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28480, at $172,500, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of New Hanover County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in New Hanover County?
- For the 10 of 10 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 205 carrier routes reaching 126,694 residential and 9,520 business mailboxes.
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