ZIP code 28406
Where is ZIP code 28406?
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28406 belongs to Wilmington, North Carolina in New Hanover County. 28406 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Wilmington post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 910. The closest ZIP codes are 28407 (Wilmington, 0 mi north), 28410 (Wilmington, 0 mi north) and 28428 (Carolina Beach, 4.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28406 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wilmington |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 910 |
| Coordinates | 34.0881, -77.8526 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 284 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 28406
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28407 | Wilmington, NC | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28410 | Wilmington, NC | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach, NC | 4.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC | 5.5 mi N | Standard |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC | 5.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 28449 | Kure Beach, NC | 7.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28403 | Wilmington, NC | 9.6 mi N | Standard |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach, NC | 9.9 mi N | Standard |
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC | 10.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 28404 | Wilmington, NC | 10.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28408 | Wilmington, NC | 10.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28405 | Wilmington, NC | 12.3 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28406 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28406
PO BOX 123
WILMINGTON NC 28406
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Wilm: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28406-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 28406?
- 28406 is a Wilmington, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28406 in?
- ZIP code 28406 is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28406 in?
- 28406 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28406?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28406 use area code 910.
- Can I use 28406 for a street address?
- No. 28406 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Wilmington use 28401, 28403, 28405.
- What ZIP codes are near 28406?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28406 are 28407 (Wilmington, 0 miles), 28410 (Wilmington, 0 miles), 28428 (Carolina Beach, 4.3 miles) and 28409 (Wilmington, 5.5 miles).