28405 ZIP Code — Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28405 is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, within New Hanover County. It covers approximately 23.54 square miles and serves a population of 34,356 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.
About ZIP code 28405
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $295,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
The gap between median ($64,853) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,356
population
23.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28405 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28405
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wilmington | Acceptable |
| Wilmington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28403 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
28411 Wilmington (3.9 mi)
28429 Castle Hayne (5.2 mi)
28480 Wrightsville Beach (5.3 mi)
28410 Wilmington (5.8 mi)
28401 Wilmington (6.3 mi)
28409 Wilmington (9.5 mi)
28412 Wilmington (10.6 mi)
28451 Leland (14 mi)
28457 Rocky Point (14.2 mi)
28443 Hampstead (15.8 mi)
28428 Carolina Beach (16.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,356 |
| Population density | 1,459 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 129 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2707 |
| Longitude | -77.8595 |
| 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 | 45.0% | 44.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 7.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
34,356
Population
1,459
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$64,853
Median household income
$42,657
Per capita income
$295,100
Median home value
$1,324
Median monthly rent
56.4%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
10,020
Housing units
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
713
Under 5
791
1,043
5–9
1,158
1,010
10–14
1,120
810
15–19
898
1,740
20–24
1,932
2,146
25–34
2,381
1,907
35–44
2,117
1,569
45–54
1,742
1,067
55–59
1,185
980
60–64
1,087
2,020
65–74
2,242
855
75–84
948
424
85+
471
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,054 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 27,302 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,960 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.7%
Black or African American
19.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Other race
4.3%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,498 | 67.7% |
| Black or African American | 6,980 | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,847 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 1,563 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,025 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 252 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 44.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 7.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $64,853 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
5.1%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k–$300k
30.3%
$300k–$500k
21.4%
$500k–$1M
18.3%
$1M+
8.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,324 |
| Owner occupied | 56.4% |
| Renter occupied | 43.6% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 58.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.7% |
| Electricity | 90.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,257 | 42.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,372 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,769 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,507 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,619 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,915 | 33.0% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 31.0% |
| Married | 49.0% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
26.6%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 252 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 176 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,820 | 48.4% |
| High school | 1,443 | 18.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,198 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Professional & management
13.6%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Construction
8.8%
Other services
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.4% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 10.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.0% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 17.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
27.2%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
30.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,721 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.5% |
| No insurance | 11.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,852 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 827 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 637 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 41 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,349 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 31,854 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 17,485 | 50.9% |
| Foreign born | 495 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,007 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 809 | 40.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,663 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 3,651 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 1,805 | 5.3% |
| Polish | 320 | 0.9% |
| English | 138 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 115 | 0.3% |
| German | 91 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 69 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28405
What city is ZIP code 28405 in?
ZIP code 28405 is primarily assigned to Wilmington, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28405 in?
ZIP code 28405 falls within New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28405?
15% of residents in ZIP code 28405 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 28405 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 28405 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 28405?
ZIP code 28405 has an estimated population of 34,356 residents, with a density of 1,459 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28405?
The median home value in ZIP code 28405 is $295,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 28405 in?
ZIP code 28405 observes the EST timezone.