Northwest, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Northwest, North Carolina: 28451 and 28456. Together they are home to 50,793 residents in 21,753 households. That is more than the 885 people counted inside Northwest city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $49,670 in 28456 to $81,481 in 28451.
Northwest city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 885 |
| Households | 460 |
| Median household income | $53,214 |
| Median home value | $225,900 |
| Median age | 51.5 |
| Median rent | $825 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 50,793 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 21,753 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $49,670 (28456) to $81,481 (28451) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $79,242 |
| Homeowners | 82.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 41 routes, 29,350 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Northwest: 28451 ($81,481)
- Most residents: 28451 (46,933 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28456 (84.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28451 (24.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 28451 (11.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28451 (44.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 28451 ($351,500)
Every ZIP code in Northwest
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28451 | Leland | 46,933 | 20,222 | $81,481 | $351,500 | 82.0% | 24.2% | 11.5% | 38 | 28,473 | 4% of its land |
| 28456 | Riegelwood | 3,860 | 1,531 | $49,670 | $167,900 | 84.7% | 23.3% | 5.7% | 3 | 1,608 | 1% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Northwest when at least 10% of its land lies inside Northwest city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Northwest. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Northwest.
Counties
- Brunswick County — 13 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Leland — 2 ZIP codes
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EDDM guides
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Northwest, NC?
- 28451 and 28456. A ZIP code is listed for Northwest when at least 10% of its land lies inside Northwest city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Northwest.
- What is the population of Northwest, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 885 residents inside Northwest city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Northwest hold 50,793 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Northwest, NC?
- $53,214 inside Northwest city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $49,670 to $81,481.
- Which Northwest ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28451, at $81,481, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Northwest, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 41 carrier routes reaching 29,350 residential and 730 business mailboxes.
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