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New Hanover County
Kure Beach, NC
28449
28449 ZIP Code — Kure Beach, NC
New Hanover County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28449 is located in
Kure Beach ,
North Carolina ,
within New Hanover County .
It covers approximately 3.96 square miles and serves a population of
2,033 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 910 .
About ZIP code 28449
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $556,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($101,471) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 28449 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,033
Population density
513 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
129
Geography
Land area
3.96 sq mi
Water area
4.25 sq mi
Latitude
33.9709
Longitude
-77.9230
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
910
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.7%
44.1%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
29.4%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
26.0%
19.3%
19.1%
Over $200k
15.7%
7.2%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$101,471
Median household income
$556,700
Median home value
$1,380
Median monthly rent
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 219 10.8% 18 and over 1,814 89.2% 65 and over 510 25.1% Median age 56.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,986 96% Two or more races 42 2% Hispanic or Latino 36 1.7% Asian 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.7%
44.1%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
29.4%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
26.0%
19.3%
19.1%
Over $200k
15.7%
7.2%
6.0%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 1.8% $25k–$35k 4.3% $35k–$50k 5.5% $50k–$75k 20.5% $75k–$100k 15.0% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 18.4% $200k+ 20.5% Median income $101,471
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $556,700 Median rent / month $1,380 Owner occupied 73.2% Renter occupied 26.8% Vacant 56.4% Single-family detached 73.4% Large apartment buildings 1.6% Mobile homes 1.4% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 26.5% 1990–1999 28.6% 1980–1989 18.2% 1970–1979 2.7% 1960–1969 8.7% 1950–1959 3.6% 1940–1949 5.3% 1939 or earlier 2.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.5% 2 bedrooms 15.4% 3 bedrooms 42.1% 4 bedrooms 30.2% 5+ bedrooms 7.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 26.5% 2 vehicles 50.9% 3 or more 22.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 96.8% Propane / LP gas 2.0% Solar 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 633 74.3% Cohabiting couple 63 7.4% Male householder, no spouse 87 10.2% Female householder, no spouse 69 8.1% Households with children under 18 160 18.8% Households with seniors (65+) 355 41.7% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.5% 16.5% Married 74.0% 70.6% Separated 1.6% 1.8% Widowed 2.6% 5.4% Divorced 6.3% 5.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
20.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.0% Bachelor's or higher 49.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 7 2.1% Elementary school 107 32.8% High school 76 23.3% College / grad school 136 41.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
24.9%
Professional & management
21.4%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Public administration
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.5% Service 16.7% Sales & office 19.6% Natural resources & construction 4.7% Production & transportation 3.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.3% Government 12.1% Self-employed 15.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 51.6% Carpool 5.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 12.8% Work from home 30.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.0% Retirement income 32.5% Supplemental Security 1.3% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 1.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 24.4% High blood pressure 37.0% High cholesterol 40.7% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 8.0% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 11.7% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 16.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 24.2% Depression 19.2% Fair or poor health 9.7% Poor mental health 10.5% Poor physical health 8.7% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.4% Visited dentist 74.5% Cholesterol screening 94.8% Teeth loss 7.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 177 9.8%
Disability % Any disability 7.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.0% 65 and over 17.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 91.3% Public insurance 25.2% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,994 98.1% Spanish 5 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,965 96.7% Born in same state 1,950 95.9% Born in different state 848 41.7% Foreign born 15 0.7% Naturalized citizen 68 3.3% Not a US citizen 53 77.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 290 14.3% French 239 11.8% Arab 69 3.4% Polish 16 0.8%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 16 0.8% Irish 15 0.7% English 3 0.1% Norwegian 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.9% Internet access 98.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28449
What city is ZIP code 28449 in?
ZIP code 28449 is primarily assigned to Kure Beach, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28449 in?
ZIP code 28449 falls within New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28449 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 28449 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28449?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 28449 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 28449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28449?
The median home value in ZIP code 28449 is $556,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 28449 in?
ZIP code 28449 observes the EST timezone.
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