ZIP code 28405
Where is ZIP code 28405?
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28405 belongs to Wilmington, North Carolina in New Hanover County. 28405 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 35,467 people live in the 28405 area, where the median household income is $70,274. The closest ZIP codes are 28403 (Wilmington, 3.1 mi south), 28411 (Wilmington, 4.5 mi northeast) and 28429 (Castle Hayne, 4.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28405 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 34.2651, -77.867 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 284 |
Population and income in 28405
| Population | 35,467 · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,506 · higher than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38 years · lower than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $70,274 · higher than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,013 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $368,500 · higher than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,440 a month |
| Housing units | 17,410 |
| Households | 15,899 (2.21 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 58% / 42% |
| Land area | 23.54 sq mi (plus 0.46 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28405. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28405
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28403 | Wilmington, NC | 3.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28411 | Wilmington, NC | 4.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 28429 | Castle Hayne, NC | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach, NC | 5.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC | 5.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28404 | Wilmington, NC | 5.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28408 | Wilmington, NC | 5.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28402 | Wilmington, NC | 5.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC | 6.8 mi S | Standard |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
| 28451 | Leland, NC | 10.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28457 | Rocky Point, NC | 12.1 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28405 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28405
123 MAIN ST
WILMINGTON NC 28405
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid New Hanover County Airport and Wilm: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28405-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Wilmington, NC
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28405?
- 28405 is a Wilmington, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28405 in?
- ZIP code 28405 is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28405 in?
- 28405 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28405?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28405 use area codes 472 and 910.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28405?
- About 35,467 people live in ZIP code 28405, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28405?
- The median household income in 28405 is $70,274 a year, higher than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28405?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28405 are 28403 (Wilmington, 3.1 miles), 28411 (Wilmington, 4.5 miles), 28429 (Castle Hayne, 4.8 miles) and 28480 (Wrightsville Beach, 5.1 miles).