28412 ZIP Code — Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28412 is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, within New Hanover County. It covers approximately 22.27 square miles and serves a population of 42,122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.
About ZIP code 28412
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $308,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
The gap between median ($62,850) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,122
population
22.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28412 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28412
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28412. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wilmington | Acceptable |
| Wilmington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28409 Wilmington (3.8 mi)
28428 Carolina Beach (6.2 mi)
28410 Wilmington (7 mi)
28403 Wilmington (7.2 mi)
28479 Winnabow (9.6 mi)
28480 Wrightsville Beach (9.6 mi)
28401 Wilmington (10.1 mi)
28405 Wilmington (10.6 mi)
28449 Kure Beach (10.7 mi)
28461 Southport (13.2 mi)
28411 Wilmington (13.6 mi)
28451 Leland (13.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,122 |
| Population density | 1,891 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 129 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.1258 |
| Longitude | -77.9210 |
| 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 | 45.7% | 44.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.6% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
42,122
Population
1,891
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$62,850
Median household income
$42,557
Per capita income
$308,400
Median home value
$1,226
Median monthly rent
58.7%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
12,276
Housing units
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,124
Under 5
1,114
1,133
5–9
1,122
1,197
10–14
1,187
1,144
15–19
1,134
1,547
20–24
1,533
3,116
25–34
3,088
2,561
35–44
2,539
2,504
45–54
2,481
1,532
55–59
1,519
1,202
60–64
1,191
2,605
65–74
2,582
1,170
75–84
1,160
320
85+
317
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,151 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 33,971 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 8,154 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.8%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
5.3%
Other race
4.7%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,578 | 74.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,608 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,775 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,386 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 2,124 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 394 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.7% | 44.1% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.6% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
21.9%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $62,850 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
38.1%
$500k–$1M
12.0%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $308,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,226 |
| Owner occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter occupied | 41.3% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 54.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% |
| 3 or more | 13.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.4% |
| Electricity | 87.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,673 | 45.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,268 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,680 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,324 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,267 | 22.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,850 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.5% | 23.4% |
| Married | 50.4% | 50.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
19.0%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 570 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 460 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,917 | 41.9% |
| High school | 1,741 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,666 | 28.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
14.0%
Professional & management
12.5%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Construction
7.3%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Other services
6.1%
Information
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.1% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 9.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 15.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
14.0%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.4% |
| Retirement income | 29.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,401 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 26.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 34.3% |
| No insurance | 13.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,884 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 1,597 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,113 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 231 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 175 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,727 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 39,122 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 18,632 | 44.2% |
| Foreign born | 605 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,395 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,006 | 42.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,035 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 4,803 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 2,939 | 7% |
| English | 348 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 267 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 236 | 0.6% |
| German | 179 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 118 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 54 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.0% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28412
What city is ZIP code 28412 in?
ZIP code 28412 is primarily assigned to Wilmington, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28412 in?
ZIP code 28412 falls within New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28412?
The median home value in ZIP code 28412 is $308,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 28412?
ZIP code 28412 has an estimated population of 42,122 residents, with a density of 1,892 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28412?
The median household income in ZIP code 28412 is $62,850, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28412 in?
ZIP code 28412 observes the EST timezone.