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28409 Zip Code (Wilmington, NC) Detailed Profile




Cities: Wilmington, NC (35.50%), Myrtle Grove, NC (23.98%), Sea Breeze, NC (3.08%)
County: New Hanover County, NC
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 35,148
Zip code population in 2010: 31,296
Zip code population in 2000: 26,376

Houses and condos: 14,903
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,469
% of renters here:

17%
State:

33%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 28409: 94.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 23.8 sq. mi.
Water area: 5.9 sq. mi.
Population density: 1,476 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.6% ($2,431)
North Carolina:

0.6% ($1,769)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,481 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,181 (0.6%)

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Males: 16,984  (48.3%)
Females: 18,164  (51.7%)

For population 25 years and over in 28409:

  • High school or higher: 98.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 53.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 28409:

  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 62.6%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

Zip code 28409 compared to state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
  • Races in zip code 28409 (2022)
    • 31,14788.6%White
    • 1,4274.1%Hispanic or Latino
    • 9942.8%Black
    • 9642.7%Two or more races
    • 3421.0%Asian
    • 1280.4%American Indian
    • 1430.4%Some other race
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Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $430,636
28409:

$430,636
North Carolina:

$280,600



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 25 registered sex offenders living in 28409 zip code as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 28409 is 1,321 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is much lower than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

43.9 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.4 people
North Carolina:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 28409, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $106,623 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$106,623
State:

$70,020

Salary/wage: $84,961 (reported on 76.8% of returns)
Here:

$84,961
State:

$58,387
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1152.8% for AGIs below $25k, 3657.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6500.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9408.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19401.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 101490.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,697 (reported on 43.0% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,697
North Carolina:

$1,479
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 23.2% for AGIs below $25k, 34.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 114.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 176.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1246.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $8,354 (reported on 31.8% of returns)
Here:

$8,354
State:

$7,888
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 55.4% for AGIs below $25k, 105.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 203.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 341.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 640.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5085.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$33,938 (reported on 29.2% of returns)
Here:

+$33,938
State:

+$23,652
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 23.7% for AGIs below $25k, 107.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 175.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 356.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 902.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 30533.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$19,505 (reported on 21.3% of returns)
Here:

+$19,505
State:

+$11,710
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 221.1% for AGIs below $25k, 386.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 466.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 476.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 913.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 6149.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $22,241 (reported on 12.6% of returns)
28409:

$22,241
North Carolina:

$20,247
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 86.1% for AGIs below $25k, 161.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 399.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 566.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1051.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2656.2% for AGIs over 200k)

Self-employed (Keogh) retirement plans: $23,917 (reported on 1.1% of returns)
28409:

$23,917
North Carolina:

$26,749
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 22.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 30.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 737.2% for AGIs over 200k)

Total itemized deductions: $34,134 (reported on 13.5% of returns)
Here:

$34,134
State:

$34,549
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 81.0% for AGIs below $25k, 182.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 429.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 611.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1206.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 8344.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $10,940 (reported on 11.2% of returns)
Here:

$10,940
State:

$13,360
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.3% for AGIs below $25k, 17.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 56.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 106.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 276.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2881.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $8,121 (reported on 13.3% of returns)
28409:

$8,121
State:

$7,586
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.6% for AGIs below $25k, 31.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 88.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 152.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 347.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1844.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $1,932 (reported on 9.3% of returns)
Here:

$1,932
State:

$2,337
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 66.0% for AGIs below $25k, 54.4% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 92.1%
Here:

92%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 89.9% for AGIs below $25k, 92.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 92.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 93.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 93.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 95.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 28409, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $81,354 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$81,354
State:

$54,937

Salary/wage: $63,800 (reported on 79.4% of returns)
Here:

$63,800
State:

$46,336
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 68.9% for AGIs below $25k, 69.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 64.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 67.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 71.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 50.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,560 (reported on 46.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,560
North Carolina:

$1,298
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.9% for AGIs below $25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $6,269 (reported on 31.6% of returns)
Here:

$6,269
State:

$6,213
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.8% for AGIs below $25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$13,295 (reported on 25.7% of returns)
Here:

+$13,295
State:

+$12,740
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 9.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$13,497 (reported on 20.1% of returns)
Here:

+$13,497
State:

+$10,311
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.0% for AGIs below $25k, 4.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $21,021 (reported on 14.8% of returns)
28409:

$21,021
North Carolina:

$15,575
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.4% for AGIs below $25k, 3.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Self-employment retirement plans: $22,694 (reported on 1.1% of returns)
28409:

$22,694
North Carolina:

$21,078
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Total itemized deductions: $27,541 (20% of AGI, reported on 48.6% of returns)
Here:

$27,541
State:

$23,438

Here:

20.4% of AGI
State:

21.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 16.7% for AGIs below $25k, 16.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 17.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 17.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 14.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $4,127 (reported on 41.5% of returns)
Here:

$4,127
State:

$4,687
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $11,636 (reported on 48.4% of returns)
28409:

$11,636
State:

$8,823
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.9% for AGIs below $25k, 3.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 8.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $1,959 (reported on 11.3% of returns)
Here:

$1,959
State:

$2,376
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 52.0%
Here:

52%
State:

53%
(% for various income ranges: 45.0% for AGIs below $25k, 49.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 53.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 53.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 56.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 78.2% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 28409, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $64,194 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$64,194
State:

$45,376

Salary/wage: $51,716 (reported on 81.1% of returns)
Here:

$51,716
State:

$39,442
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 340.6% for AGIs below $10k, 69.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 70.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 72.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 73.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 58.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,542 (reported on 54.8% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,542
North Carolina:

$1,515
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 19.7% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $4,271 (reported on 36.6% of returns)
Here:

$4,271
State:

$4,016
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 35.7% for AGIs below $10k, 2.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$13,322 (reported on 30.8% of returns)
Here:

+$13,322
State:

+$11,152
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -20.9% for AGIs below $10k, 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$16,414 (reported on 19.7% of returns)
Here:

+$16,414
State:

+$9,490
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -2.7% for AGIs below $10k, 7.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from farming: +$192 (reported on 0.2% of returns)
Here +$192
State -$3,231

IRA payment deduction: $3,188 (reported on 3.8% of returns)
28409:

$3,188
North Carolina:

$2,967
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.5% for AGIs below $10k, 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $18,557 (reported on 1.8% of returns)
Here:

$18,557
North Carolina:

$14,754
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Total itemized deductions: $21,928 (21% of AGI, reported on 51.8% of returns)
Here:

$21,928
State:

$19,464

Here:

21.0% of AGI
State:

22.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 62.5% for AGIs below $10k, 17.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 20.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 20.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 20.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,435 (3% of AGI, reported on 46.8% of returns)
Here:

$3,435
State:

$4,035

Here:

3.2% of AGI
State:

4.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.9% for AGIs below $10k, 1.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $11,519 (reported on 78.5% of returns)
28409:

$11,519
State:

$7,257
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.5% for AGIs below $10k, 4.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,659 (reported on 8.8% of returns)
Here:

$1,659
State:

$1,851

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 56.4%
Here:

56%
State:

62%
(% for various income ranges: 48.0% for AGIs below $10k, 56.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 57.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 58.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 54.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 64.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$103,788
North Carolina:

$67,481
Wilmington, NC (28409) map Nearest zip codes: 28412, 28403, 28480, 28405, 28428, 28401.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

49.5%
North Carolina:

46.1%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

4.2%
North Carolina:

47.9%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 400
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 13,823


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 237 (244 now married, 0 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 7,586 (4,390 now married, 3,219 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 28409 with a mortgage: 7,947 (1,000 second mortgage, 37 home equity loan, 861 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 107

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,961
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $626

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

3.8%
Whole state:

12.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

1.4%
Whole state:

6.8%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

7.1
State:

6.4
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.3
State:

4.4
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 28409: Wilmington Municipal Golf Course (A), New Hanover County Public Library - Myrtle Grove Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Shopping Center: Myrtle Grove Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

    Churches in zip code 28409 include: Christ Community Church (A), First Wesleyan Church of Wilmington (B), Korean Presbyterian Church (C), Masonboro Church (D), Zion Chapel (E), Shiloh Church (F), Sanctuary Church of Wilmington (G), Oleander United Methodist Church (H), Harbor United Methodist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Freeman Cemetery (1), Oleander Memorial Gardens (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Creeks: Everett Creek (A), Whiskey Creek (B), Hewletts Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Park in zip code 28409: Mac Rea Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 1562020 or later
  • 2,4122010 to 2019
  • 2,3022000 to 2009
  • 3,0221990 to 1999
  • 2,8541980 to 1989
  • 2,0991970 to 1979
  • 1,2091960 to 1969
  • 2631950 to 1959
  • 1471940 to 1949
  • 981939 or earlier

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Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Wilmington, NC (28409)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Wilmington, NC (28409)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 451 bedroom
  • 5512 bedrooms
  • 6,3133 bedrooms
  • 4,1514 bedrooms
  • 9695+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Wilmington, NC (28409)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Wilmington, NC (28409)
  • 66no bedroom
  • 611 bedroom
  • 6342 bedrooms
  • 1,2963 bedrooms
  • 2894 bedrooms
  • 1185+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Wilmington, NC (28409) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Wilmington, NC (28409) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 193no vehicle
  • 2,6111 vehicle
  • 5,9392 vehicles
  • 2,2973 vehicles
  • 7634 vehicles
  • 1575+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Wilmington, NC (28409) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Wilmington, NC (28409) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 289no vehicle
  • 7301 vehicle
  • 8082 vehicles
  • 5153 vehicles
  • 1094 vehicles
  • 305+ vehicles

  • Zip code 28409 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 28409 household income distribution in 2022
  • 480Less than $10,000
  • 240$10,000 to $14,999
  • 410$15,000 to $19,999
  • 383$20,000 to $24,999
  • 326$25,000 to $29,999
  • 206$30,000 to $34,999
  • 359$35,000 to $39,999
  • 387$40,000 to $44,999
  • 454$45,000 to $49,999
  • 937$50,000 to $59,999
  • 1,304$60,000 to $74,999
  • 1,587$75,000 to $99,999
  • 1,842$100,000 to $124,999
  • 1,207$125,000 to $149,999
  • 1,883$150,000 to $199,999
  • 2,476$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 28409

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 28409
  • 66$10,000 to $14,999
  • 15$15,000 to $19,999
  • 8$20,000 to $24,999
  • 7$25,000 to $29,999
  • 19$30,000 to $34,999
  • 45$35,000 to $39,999
  • 28$60,000 to $69,999
  • 44$80,000 to $89,999
  • 13$90,000 to $99,999
  • 90$100,000 to $124,999
  • 75$125,000 to $149,999
  • 199$150,000 to $174,999
  • 397$175,000 to $199,999
  • 866$200,000 to $249,999
  • 1,909$250,000 to $299,999
  • 3,509$300,000 to $399,999
  • 2,675$400,000 to $499,999
  • 2,018$500,000 to $749,999
  • 833$750,000 to $999,999
  • 555$1,000,000 to $1,499,999
  • 137$1,500,000 to $1,999,999
  • 73$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 28409

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 28409
  • 18Less than $100
  • 261$300 to $349
  • 38$450 to $499
  • 12$500 to $549
  • 43$600 to $649
  • 51$650 to $699
  • 43$700 to $749
  • 44$750 to $799
  • 32$800 to $899
  • 204$900 to $999
  • 410$1,000 to $1,249
  • 311$1,250 to $1,499
  • 669$1,500 to $1,999
  • 121$2,000 to $2,499
  • 56$2,500 to $2,999
  • 16$3,000 to $3,499
  • 25$3,500 or more
  • 273No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,430.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022: $251,310.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $448,919
  • Black or African American householders: $377,693
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $231,964
  • Asian householders: $487,944
  • Some other race householders: $134,812
  • Two or more races householders: $328,025
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $426,542

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $430,636
28409:

$430,636
North Carolina:

$280,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $316,383 - $561,822

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $505,317
Here:

$505,317
State:

$375,326

Townhouses or other attached units: $398,165
Here:

$398,165
State:

$317,935

In 2-unit structures: $372,358
Here:

$372,358
State:

$250,488

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $84,014
Here:

$84,014
State:

$254,939

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $185,546
Here:

$185,546
State:

$329,290

Mobile homes: $73,949
Here:

$73,949
State:

$124,933
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 28409
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 13,347
  • One, attached: 615
  • Two: 81
  • 3 or 4: 188
  • 5 to 9: 128
  • 20 to 49: 9
  • 50 or more: 298
  • Mobile homes: 292

Unemployment: 2.7%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 28409

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 28409
  • 75.0%12,941Drove a car alone
  • 5.1%885Carpooled
  • 0.0%7Taxi
  • 0.3%44Walked
  • 0.2%27Other means
  • 20.4%3,527Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 28409

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 28409
  • 523Less than 5 minutes
  • 1,2285 to 9 minutes
  • 2,05410 to 14 minutes
  • 3,49715 to 19 minutes
  • 2,94020 to 24 minutes
  • 75825 to 29 minutes
  • 1,60230 to 34 minutes
  • 9435 to 39 minutes
  • 12640 to 44 minutes
  • 37745 to 59 minutes
  • 52260 to 89 minutes
  • 18990 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 93.8%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 35,148
  • Male householders: 7,410 (1,393 living alone), Female householders: 6,946 (2,015 living alone)
  • 8,993 spouses (8,916 opposite-sex spouses), 775 unmarried partners, (698 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 9,834 children (9,232 natural, 212 adopted, 390 stepchildren), 339 grandchildren, 102 brothers or sisters, 170 parents, 17 foster children, 143 other relatives, 545 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 43 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 4,755 2-persons, 2,384 3-persons, 1,936 4-persons, 878 5-persons, 142 6-persons, 19 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 3,407 1-person, 809 2-persons, 28 3-persons

6,541 married couples with children.
916 single-parent households (236 men, 680 women).

95.6% of residents of 28409 zip code speak English at home.
2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (64% very well, 30% well, 5% not well).
0.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (75% very well, 14% well, 11% not well).
0.7% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (74% very well, 4% well, 6% not well, 16% not at all).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (67% very well, 33% well).

Foreign born population: 1,262 (3.6%)
(61.3% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

3.6%
Whole state:

8.6%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 16%Brazil
  • 12%Sweden
  • 7%Serbia
  • 6%Costa Rica
  • 6%United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
  • 4%Malaysia
  • 4%France
Most common first ancestries reported in 28409
  • 23%English
  • 9%American
  • 9%Irish
  • 9%German
  • 7%European
  • 4%Polish
  • 4%Italian
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 4312010 or later
  • 2722000 to 2009
  • 2561990 to 1999
  • 587Before 1990
There are 51 Medical Specialists in Zip Code 28409.

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BRADLEY CREEK ELEMENTARY (6211 GREENVILLE LOOP in WILMINGTON, NC)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-304
    Organizations: NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • DEUTSCH FACILITY (2021 GARDNER DR in WILMINGTON, NC)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: DEUTSCH A L (CONTACT/OWNER)

Zip code 28409 marital status for males
Zip code 28409 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0.5%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.7%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 88.9%Electricity
  • 5.7%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.

Population in 1990: 17,418. Population change in the 1990s: +8,958 (+51.4%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 15,870
  • Northeast: 6,265
  • Midwest: 3,756
  • South: 5,838
  • West: 1,981

53% of the 28409 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 48% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in North Carolina.

90% of the 28409 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 49% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 18% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 29% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 3% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in Wilmington, NC (28409)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 805
Here:

25.1%
North Carolina:

13.8%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 205
Here:

9.3%
North Carolina:

11.9%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 29
Here:

2.4%
North Carolina:

19.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 110,554Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 103,383Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 96,627Management occupations
  • 91,700Legal occupations
  • 73,653Life, physical, and social science occupations
  • 69,470Computer and mathematical occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (WILMINGTON, NC):

  • C JOHN BUCCINI (118 BRAXLO LANE; small business) : $57,903 in 2 contracts from 2001 to 2006
    $29,903 with Navy for Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. Signed on 2006-01-24. Completion date: 2006-04-16.
    $28,000 with NASA for Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Signed on 2001-05-15. Completion date: 2001-06-15.
  • DAVID M DUMOND (225 CHEYENNE TRAIL; small business) : $51,700 in 2 contracts from 2000 to 2001
    $40,462 with Navy for Other Architect and Engineering Services. Signed on 2000-08-22. Completion date: 2001-09-15.
    $11,238 with Navy for Land Surveys, Cadastral Services (non-construction). Signed on 2001-08-29. Completion date: 2002-03-25.
  • PAUL R. FISHER (817 BERWYN DR.; small business)
    $46,003 with Army for Geophysical Studies. Signed on 2000-09-20. Completion date: 2001-02-01.
  • MARTIN'S MECHANICAL SERVICES L (7201 ORCHARD TRACE) : $21,525 in 3 contracts from 2004 to 2005
    $10,553 with Army for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. Signed on 2004-08-12. Completion date: 2004-07-23.
    $5,486 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. Signed on 2005-04-14. Completion date: 2005-04-30.
    $5,486 with Army for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. Signed on 2005-04-14. Completion date: 2005-04-30.
  • WILMINGTON HYDRAULICS & PROP S (325 FOREST PARK ROAD; small business) : $7,800 in 2 contracts in 2002
    $4,000 with Army for Modification of Equipment -- Special Industry Machinery. Signed on 2002-05-02. Completion date: 2002-05-20.
    $3,800 with Army for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Materials Handling Equipment. Signed on 2002-03-13. Completion date: 2002-01-15.
  • JAMES L APPLE RABBI (4200 STRATTON VILLAGE LN; small business)
    $4,500 with Navy for Chaplain Services. Signed on 2004-11-07. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
  • RED WING AEROBATICS INC (140 INLET POINT DR; small business)
    $2,000 with Air Force for Other Professional Services. Taking place in SC. Signed on 2006-03-29. Completion date: 2006-04-08.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Child Day Care Services (50-99 employees: 1 establishment, 20-49 employees: 2 establishments)
  • Construction: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (10-19: 2, 5-9: 7, 1-4: 27)
  • Construction: Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (20-49: 2, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 8)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Retardation Facilities (20-49: 2, 10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (20-49: 2, 1-4: 5)
  • Construction: Electrical Contractors (10-19: 3, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 8)
  • Educational Services: Elementary and Secondary Schools (50-99: 1)
  • Construction: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (20-49: 1, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 10)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Homes for the Elderly (20-49: 2)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 101 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 15 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 18 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED161$194,990343$279,3952,309$236,74587$167,9381$1,001,550259$357,51619$134,611
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$154,70827$297,373177$235,92815$150,4231$134,69026$263,6704$43,055
APPLICATIONS DENIED16$205,75947$311,691586$262,26741$67,3600$065$371,49717$80,941
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN18$196,75437$404,335368$254,24520$129,9140$034$322,4295$97,574
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS5$239,30216$518,077136$257,0326$149,7870$013$587,4610$0
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 18 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED57$251,45738$237,7681$203,210
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED15$264,63419$224,7942$201,125
APPLICATIONS DENIED11$253,31010$218,4810$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN8$235,1816$250,5021$183,050
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$119,3452$418,5201$109,670
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 28409
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 28409 - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 60. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 96 took place in 2011, and the least - 38 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 28409 When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (50.3%), and Structure Fires (37.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 28409
    • 50950.3%Outside Fires
    • 38137.6%Structure Fires
    • 11010.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 121.2%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 28409, North Carolina

Most common first names in zip code 28409 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James7074.4 years
William6976.2 years
John6676.9 years
Robert6173.4 years
Mary6080.2 years
Charles3674.4 years
Thomas3573.4 years
George2980.2 years
Joseph2874.2 years
Margaret2881.8 years
Most common last names in zip code 28409 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3176.1 years
Johnson2679.4 years
Brown2474.7 years
Williams1976.9 years
Davis1876.4 years
Wilson1379.0 years
Jones1278.6 years
Long1275.0 years
Carter1181.0 years
Farrow1178.8 years

Businesses in zip code 28409

  • FedEx: 1
  • McDonald's: 1
  • UPS: 2

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