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28401

North Carolina · 22,007 residents · 31.0 sq mi
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ZIP 28401 is home to 22,007 people in New Hanover County. 41% of homes are owner-occupied. Getting to work takes 17 minutes on average. Households here earn about 23% less than in New Hanover County as a whole. The foreign-born share is 6%. The poverty rate is 18.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. Among the 10 ZIP codes in New Hanover County, 28401 ranks 9th by median household income.

$57,968
US average: $82,259
$39,108
US average: $44,673
$298,500
US average: $376,019
33.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
31.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
14.8%
Age 65+
20.1%
46.4%
53.6%
1.89 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(11,412)
Black30.4%(6,688)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(2,061)
Asian0.5%(104)
Other7.9%(1,742)
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within New Hanover County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST9TH OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28403$54,547
28405$70,274
28409$111,048
28411$97,387
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28401?

ZIP code 28401 has about 22,007 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28401?

The typical household in ZIP code 28401 earns about $57,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28401 expensive?

In ZIP code 28401, the median home is worth about $298,500, and the typical rent is about $1,274 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28401?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28401 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28401?

About 18.6% of people in ZIP code 28401 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024