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28480

North Carolina · 2,776 residents · 3.90 sq mi
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ZIP 28480 is home to 2,776 people in New Hanover County. The median age is 59.6, about 21 years above the US median. That is roughly 129% ahead of the New Hanover County median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 74% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,131,800. Households take in $172,500 a year at the median, 110% more than the country as a whole. Among the 10 ZIP codes in New Hanover County, 28480 ranks 1st by median household income.

$172,500
US average: $82,259
$103,755
US average: $44,673
$1,131,800
US average: $376,019
73.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
3.90 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
12.2%
Age 65+
34.8%
55.6%
44.4%
2.02 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,678)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(71)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0.1%(4)
9
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
6.6
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
LOWEST1ST OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28401$57,968
28403$54,547
28405$70,274
28409$111,048
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28480?

ZIP code 28480 has about 2,776 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28480?

The typical household in ZIP code 28480 earns about $172,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28480 expensive?

In ZIP code 28480, the median home is worth about $1,131,800, and the typical rent is about $2,336 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28480?

About 73.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28480 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28480?

About 3.8% of people in ZIP code 28480 live below the federal poverty line.

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