ZIP code 28409
Where is ZIP code 28409?
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28409 belongs to Wilmington, North Carolina in New Hanover County. 28409 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 36,163 people live in the 28409 area, where the median household income is $111,048. The closest ZIP codes are 28412 (Wilmington, 2.5 mi west), 28403 (Wilmington, 4 mi north) and 28406 (Wilmington, 5.5 mi south).
| ZIP code | 28409 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 34.1663, -77.8723 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 284 |
Population and income in 28409
| Population | 36,163 · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,615 · higher than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.2 years · higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $111,048 · higher than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $57,885 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 51% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $422,600 · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,405 a month |
| Housing units | 15,216 |
| Households | 14,544 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 22.4 sq mi (plus 5.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28409. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28409
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC | 2.5 mi W | Standard |
| 28403 | Wilmington, NC | 4 mi N | Standard |
| 28406 | Wilmington, NC | 5.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28407 | Wilmington, NC | 5.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28410 | Wilmington, NC | 5.5 mi S | Unique |
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC | 5.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 28404 | Wilmington, NC | 5.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28408 | Wilmington, NC | 5.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach, NC | 6 mi NE | Standard |
| 28405 | Wilmington, NC | 6.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach, NC | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28411 | Wilmington, NC | 10.2 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28409 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28409
123 MAIN ST
WILMINGTON NC 28409
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 (28409-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 28409?
- 28409 is a Wilmington, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28409 in?
- ZIP code 28409 is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28409 in?
- 28409 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28409?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28409 use area codes 472 and 910.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28409?
- About 36,163 people live in ZIP code 28409, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28409?
- The median household income in 28409 is $111,048 a year, higher than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28409?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28409 are 28412 (Wilmington, 2.5 miles), 28403 (Wilmington, 4 miles), 28406 (Wilmington, 5.5 miles) and 28407 (Wilmington, 5.5 miles).