ZIP code 28428
Where is ZIP code 28428?
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
New Hanover County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28428 belongs to Carolina Beach, North Carolina in New Hanover County. 28428 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 7,136 people live in the 28428 area, where the median household income is $93,241. The closest ZIP codes are 28449 (Kure Beach, 3.1 mi south), 28406 (Wilmington, 4.3 mi northeast) and 28407 (Wilmington, 4.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 28428 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Carolina Beach |
| Also accepted | Carolina Bch |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 472, 910 |
| Coordinates | 34.0366, -77.8963 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 284 |
Population and income in 28428
| Population | 7,136 · higher than 56% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,382 · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.2 years · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $93,241 · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $65,291 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 50% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $572,700 · higher than 96% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,505 a month |
| Housing units | 6,596 |
| Households | 3,246 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 5.16 sq mi (plus 2.33 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28428. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28428
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28449 | Kure Beach, NC | 3.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28406 | Wilmington, NC | 4.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28407 | Wilmington, NC | 4.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28410 | Wilmington, NC | 4.3 mi NE | Unique |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC | 8.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC | 9.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28461 | Southport, NC | 9.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28479 | Winnabow, NC | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 28403 | Wilmington, NC | 12.9 mi N | Standard |
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC | 13.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28404 | Wilmington, NC | 13.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28408 | Wilmington, NC | 13.4 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28428 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28428
123 MAIN ST
CAROLINA BEACH NC 28428
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CAROLINA BCH as the city name for 28428. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28428-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28428?
- 28428 is a Carolina Beach, North Carolina ZIP code. Carolina Bch is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28428 in?
- ZIP code 28428 is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28428 in?
- 28428 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28428?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28428 use area codes 472 and 910.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28428?
- About 7,136 people live in ZIP code 28428, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28428?
- The median household income in 28428 is $93,241 a year, higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28428?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28428 are 28449 (Kure Beach, 3.1 miles), 28406 (Wilmington, 4.3 miles), 28407 (Wilmington, 4.3 miles) and 28410 (Wilmington, 4.3 miles).