ZIP code 28403
Where is ZIP code 28403?
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28403 belongs to Wilmington, North Carolina in New Hanover County. 28403 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 472 and 910. About 40,319 people live in the 28403 area, where the median household income is $54,547. The closest ZIP codes are 28405 (Wilmington, 3.1 mi north), 28401 (Wilmington, 3.3 mi west) and 28404 (Wilmington, 3.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28403 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wilmington |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 472, 910 |
| Coordinates | 34.2237, -77.8862 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 284 |
Population and income in 28403
| Population | 40,319 · higher than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,874 · higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28.5 years · lower than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $54,547 · lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,022 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 48% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $386,700 · higher than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,380 a month |
| Housing units | 20,479 |
| Households | 18,577 (1.98 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 36% / 64% |
| Land area | 14.03 sq mi (plus 0.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28403. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28403
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28405 | Wilmington, NC | 3.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC | 3.3 mi W | Standard |
| 28404 | Wilmington, NC | 3.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28408 | Wilmington, NC | 3.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC | 4 mi S | Standard |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC | 4.9 mi S | Standard |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach, NC | 5.3 mi E | Standard |
| 28429 | Castle Hayne, NC | 7 mi N | Standard |
| 28411 | Wilmington, NC | 7.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 28402 | Wilmington, NC | 8.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28406 | Wilmington, NC | 9.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28407 | Wilmington, NC | 9.6 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28403 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28403
123 MAIN ST
WILMINGTON NC 28403
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid University Of Nc and Wilm: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28403-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28403?
- 28403 is a Wilmington, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28403 in?
- ZIP code 28403 is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28403 in?
- 28403 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28403?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28403 use area codes 472 and 910.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28403?
- About 40,319 people live in ZIP code 28403, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28403?
- The median household income in 28403 is $54,547 a year, lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28403?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28403 are 28405 (Wilmington, 3.1 miles), 28401 (Wilmington, 3.3 miles), 28404 (Wilmington, 3.3 miles) and 28408 (Wilmington, 3.3 miles).