Wilmington, NC ZIP Codes
6 ZIP codes serve Wilmington, North Carolina: 28412, 28403, 28411, 28409, 28405 and 28401. Together they are home to 215,355 residents in 96,198 households. That is more than the 120,805 people counted inside Wilmington city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $54,547 in 28403 to $111,048 in 28409.
Wilmington city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 120,805 |
| Households | 56,612 |
| Median household income | $66,738 |
| Median home value | $383,800 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Median rent | $1,395 |
All 6 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 215,355 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 96,198 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $54,547 (28403) to $111,048 (28409) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $76,757 |
| Homeowners | 59.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 185 routes, 113,454 homes (6 of 6 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Wilmington: 28409 ($111,048)
- Most residents: 28412 (44,166 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28409 (84.4% 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: 28409 ($422,600)
Every ZIP code in Wilmington
| 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 | 46% of its land; mailing city |
| 28403 | Wilmington | 40,319 | 18,577 | $54,547 | $386,700 | 35.7% | 15.7% | 27.0% | 36 | 23,200 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 28411 | Wilmington | 37,233 | 15,924 | $97,387 | $396,400 | 80.5% | 25.2% | 10.9% | 34 | 21,057 | mailing city |
| 28409 | Wilmington | 36,163 | 14,544 | $111,048 | $422,600 | 84.4% | 30.3% | 11.8% | 30 | 16,074 | 44% of its land; mailing city |
| 28405 | Wilmington | 35,467 | 15,899 | $70,274 | $368,500 | 57.6% | 23.7% | 14.3% | 26 | 18,927 | 44% of its land; mailing city |
| 28401 | Wilmington | 22,007 | 11,085 | $57,968 | $298,500 | 41.1% | 14.7% | 19.0% | 24 | 16,916 | 23% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Wilmington when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wilmington city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wilmington. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Wilmington.
Counties
- New Hanover County — 10 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Silver Lake — 1 ZIP code
- Murraysville — 1 ZIP code
- Ogden — 1 ZIP code
- Porters Neck — 1 ZIP code
- Myrtle Grove — 1 ZIP code
- Kings Grant — 1 ZIP code
- Wrightsboro — 3 ZIP codes
- Northchase — 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Wilmington — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Wilmington — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Wilmington — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Wilmington — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Wilmington — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Wilmington — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Wilmington — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Wilmington — 6 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wilmington, NC?
- 28412, 28403, 28411, 28409, 28405 and 28401. A ZIP code is listed for Wilmington when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wilmington city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wilmington.
- What is the population of Wilmington, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 120,805 residents inside Wilmington city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 6 ZIP codes that serve Wilmington hold 215,355 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Wilmington, NC?
- $66,738 inside Wilmington city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $54,547 to $111,048.
- Which Wilmington ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28409, at $111,048, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Wilmington ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wilmington, NC?
- For the 6 of 6 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 185 carrier routes reaching 113,454 residential and 8,946 business mailboxes.
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