Kure Beach, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Kure Beach, North Carolina: 28428 and 28449. Together they are home to 9,267 residents in 4,159 households. That is more than the 2,466 people counted inside Kure Beach town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $93,241 in 28428 to $107,563 in 28449.
Kure Beach town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,466 |
| Households | 1,073 |
| Median household income | $104,149 |
| Median home value | $735,100 |
| Median age | 56.7 |
| Median rent | $1,436 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,267 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,159 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $93,241 (28428) to $107,563 (28449) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $96,385 |
| Homeowners | 83.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 9 routes, 6,353 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Kure Beach: 28449 ($107,563)
- Most residents: 28428 (7,136 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28428 (83.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28428 (18.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 28449 (15.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28428 (53.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 28449 ($759,700)
Every ZIP code in Kure Beach
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28428 | Carolina Beach | 7,136 | 3,246 | $93,241 | $572,700 | 83.9% | 18.7% | 8.7% | 7 | 5,609 | 2% of its land |
| 28449 | Kure Beach | 2,131 | 913 | $107,563 | $759,700 | 80.0% | 16.2% | 15.7% | 2 | 1,056 | 20% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Kure Beach when at least 10% of its land lies inside Kure Beach town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Kure Beach. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Kure Beach.
Counties
- New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Carolina Beach — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Kure Beach, NC?
- 28428 and 28449. A ZIP code is listed for Kure Beach when at least 10% of its land lies inside Kure Beach town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Kure Beach.
- What is the population of Kure Beach, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 2,466 residents inside Kure Beach town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Kure Beach hold 9,267 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Kure Beach, NC?
- $104,149 inside Kure Beach town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $93,241 to $107,563.
- Which Kure Beach ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28449, at $107,563, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Kure Beach, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 9 carrier routes reaching 6,353 residential and 313 business mailboxes.
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