28451 ZIP Code — Leland, NC

Brunswick County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28451 is located in Leland, North Carolina, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 172.20 square miles and serves a population of 42,073 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28451

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $286,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,534. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28451 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

42,073

population

172.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leland	Acceptable
Leland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28401 Wilmington (7.7 mi) 28436 Delco (9.2 mi) 28410 Wilmington (9.2 mi) 28479 Winnabow (9.7 mi) 28435 Currie (11.8 mi) 28429 Castle Hayne (13 mi) 28403 Wilmington (13.5 mi) 28412 Wilmington (13.7 mi) 28405 Wilmington (14 mi) 28456 Riegelwood (14.1 mi) 28409 Wilmington (16.4 mi) 28422 Bolivia (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	42,073
Population density	244 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	172.20 sq mi
Water area	2.59 sq mi
Latitude	34.2539
Longitude	-78.1031
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	41.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

42,073

Population

244

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$71,534

Median household income

$38,421

Per capita income

$286,700

Median home value

$1,347

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

15,451

Housing units

33.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,026

Under 5

1,106

973

5–9

1,048

1,097

10–14

1,182

953

15–19

1,027

1,151

20–24

1,241

2,629

25–34

2,833

2,507

35–44

2,702

2,054

45–54

2,214

1,364

55–59

1,470

1,691

60–64

1,823

3,523

65–74

3,796

1,118

75–84

1,205

164

85+

176

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,648	18.2%
18 and over	34,425	81.8%
65 and over	9,982	23.7%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.2%

Black or African American 12.4%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	31,640	71.2%
Black or African American	5,528	12.4%
Two or more races	2,804	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,341	5.3%
Other race	1,497	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	291	0.7%
Asian	274	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	39	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	41.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$71,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 31.8%

$500k–$1M 15.1%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$286,700
Median rent / month	$1,347
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.8%
2010–2019	33.0%
2000–2009	34.6%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	89.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.7%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9,490	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,224	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,405	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	4,254	24.5%
Households with children under 18	4,340	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,767	39.0%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	23.3%
Married	57.1%	54.1%
Separated	1.3%	1.6%
Widowed	2.4%	6.2%
Divorced	8.7%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 26.0%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	33.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	524	6.0%
Kindergarten	400	4.6%
Elementary school	3,410	39.0%
High school	1,777	20.3%
College / grad school	2,635	30.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Retail trade 14.1%

Professional & management 9.7%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Public administration 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 3.7%

Information 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 22.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	38.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,642	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	39,941	94.9%
Spanish	960	2.4%
Other Indo-European	812	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	45	0.1%
Other languages	103	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	40,102	95.3%
Born in same state	39,530	94.0%
Born in different state	17,616	41.9%
Foreign born	572	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,971	4.7%
Not a US citizen	1,142	57.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5,957	14.2%
Italian	5,200	12.4%
Arab	2,110	5%
German	511	1.2%
Irish	273	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	236	0.6%
English	228	0.5%
Norwegian	147	0.3%
Dutch	101	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	97.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28451

What city is ZIP code 28451 in?

ZIP code 28451 is primarily assigned to Leland, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28451 in?

ZIP code 28451 falls within Brunswick County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28451 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 28451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28451 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 28451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28451 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 28451 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28451?

ZIP code 28451 has an estimated population of 42,073 residents, with a density of 244 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28451 in?

ZIP code 28451 observes the EST timezone.