Surf City, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Surf City, North Carolina: 28443 and 28445. Together they are home to 39,213 residents in 15,020 households. That is more than the 4,396 people counted inside Surf City town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $84,016 in 28445 to $90,477 in 28443.
Surf City town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,396 |
| Households | 1,784 |
| Median household income | $81,433 |
| Median home value | $512,300 |
| Median age | 36.9 |
| Median rent | $1,707 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 39,213 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 15,020 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $84,016 (28445) to $90,477 (28443) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $88,488 |
| Homeowners | 81.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 38 routes, 21,160 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Surf City: 28443 ($90,477)
- Most residents: 28443 (28,416 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28445 (83.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28443 (37.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 28445 (20.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28443 (40.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 28443 ($391,900)
Every ZIP code in Surf City
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28443 | Hampstead | 28,416 | 10,395 | $90,477 | $391,900 | 80.6% | 37.1% | 13.0% | 26 | 14,134 | 2% of its land |
| 28445 | Holly Ridge | 10,797 | 4,625 | $84,016 | $386,100 | 83.1% | 23.3% | 20.7% | 12 | 7,779 | 5% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Surf City when at least 10% of its land lies inside Surf City town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Surf City. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Surf City.
Counties
- Onslow County — 15 ZIP codes
- Pender County — 11 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Hampstead — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Surf City, NC?
- 28443 and 28445. A ZIP code is listed for Surf City when at least 10% of its land lies inside Surf City town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Surf City.
- What is the population of Surf City, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 4,396 residents inside Surf City town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Surf City hold 39,213 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Surf City, NC?
- $81,433 inside Surf City town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $84,016 to $90,477.
- Which Surf City ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28443, at $90,477, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Surf City, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 38 carrier routes reaching 21,160 residential and 746 business mailboxes.
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