28479 ZIP Code — Winnabow, NC

Brunswick County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28479 is located in Winnabow, North Carolina, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 92.68 square miles and serves a population of 6,333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28479

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,014) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28479 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,333

population

92.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28479 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28479

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28479. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winnabow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28422 Bolivia (8.3 mi) 28412 Wilmington (9.6 mi) 28451 Leland (9.7 mi) 28461 Southport (10.8 mi) 28410 Wilmington (11.2 mi) 28428 Carolina Beach (11.8 mi) 28401 Wilmington (12.4 mi) 28409 Wilmington (13.4 mi) 28449 Kure Beach (13.7 mi) 28462 Supply (13.9 mi) 28403 Wilmington (14.5 mi) 28436 Delco (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,333
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	92.68 sq mi
Water area	11.89 sq mi
Latitude	34.1148
Longitude	-78.0880
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	38.9%	41.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	19.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.3%	4.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,333

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$77,014

Median household income

$42,498

Per capita income

$242,600

Median home value

$1,119

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,179

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

115

262

5–9

236

295

10–14

266

158

15–19

142

135

20–24

121

427

25–34

385

437

35–44

394

406

45–54

366

292

55–59

264

190

60–64

172

396

65–74

358

172

75–84

155

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,460	23.1%
18 and over	4,873	76.9%
65 and over	1,143	18.0%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.8%

Two or more races 10%

Black or African American 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,872	72.8%
Two or more races	670	10%
Black or African American	591	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	362	5.4%
Other race	153	2.3%
Asian	25	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	41.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	19.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.3%	4.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$77,014

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$242,600
Median rent / month	$1,119
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.3%
2010–2019	21.9%
2000–2009	36.5%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	90.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	2.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,336	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	67	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	328	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	482	21.8%
Households with children under 18	680	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	723	32.7%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	21.3%
Married	57.8%	52.6%
Separated	3.4%	0.6%
Widowed	2.2%	9.5%
Divorced	12.9%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	3.6%
Kindergarten	179	12.4%
Elementary school	772	53.3%
High school	158	10.9%
College / grad school	287	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 9.4%

Construction 9.2%

Professional & management 9.2%

Public administration 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	599	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	15.8%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,091	96.2%
Spanish	84	1.4%
Other Indo-European	71	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,287	99.3%
Born in same state	6,215	98.1%
Born in different state	3,127	49.4%
Foreign born	72	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	46	0.7%
Not a US citizen	46	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	808	12.8%
French	710	11.2%
Arab	501	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	59	0.9%
German	56	0.9%
English	56	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28479

What city is ZIP code 28479 in?

ZIP code 28479 is primarily assigned to Winnabow, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28479 in?

ZIP code 28479 falls within Brunswick County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28479 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 28479 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28479 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 28479 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 28479 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 28479 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 28479?

ZIP code 28479 has an estimated population of 6,333 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28479 in?

ZIP code 28479 observes the EST timezone.