ZIP code 28461
Where is ZIP code 28461?
Southport, North Carolina
Brunswick County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28461 belongs to Southport, North Carolina in Brunswick County. 28461 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 23,762 people live in the 28461 area, where the median household income is $82,692. The closest ZIP codes are 28465 (Oak Island, 6.2 mi southwest), 28449 (Kure Beach, 7.5 mi east) and 28422 (Bolivia, 8.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28461 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Southport |
| Also accepted | Bald Head Isl, Bald Head Island, Blng Spg Lks, Boiling Spring Lakes, Oak Island, Saint James |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Brunswick County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 472, 910 |
| Coordinates | 33.9654, -78.0359 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 284 |
Population and income in 28461
| Population | 23,762 · higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 313 · higher than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 62.6 years · higher than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $82,692 · higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $53,976 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $428,600 · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,352 a month |
| Housing units | 14,619 |
| Households | 11,150 (2.12 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 75.89 sq mi (plus 15.19 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28461. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28461
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28465 | Oak Island, NC | 6.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28449 | Kure Beach, NC | 7.5 mi E | Standard |
| 28422 | Bolivia, NC | 8.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach, NC | 9.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28479 | Winnabow, NC | 13.2 mi N | Standard |
| 28406 | Wilmington, NC | 13.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28407 | Wilmington, NC | 13.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28410 | Wilmington, NC | 13.5 mi NE | Unique |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC | 15 mi NE | Standard |
| 28462 | Supply, NC | 15 mi W | Standard |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC | 16.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC | 18.7 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28461 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28461
123 MAIN ST
SOUTHPORT NC 28461
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BALD HEAD ISL, BALD HEAD ISLAND, BLNG SPG LKS, BOILING SPRING LAKES, OAK ISLAND and SAINT JAMES as the city name for 28461. Avoid Bald Head and Bling Spr Lks: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28461-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28461?
- 28461 is a Southport, North Carolina ZIP code. Bald Head Isl, Bald Head Island, Blng Spg Lks, Boiling Spring Lakes, Oak Island and Saint James are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28461 in?
- ZIP code 28461 is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28461 in?
- 28461 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28461?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28461 use area codes 472 and 910.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28461?
- About 23,762 people live in ZIP code 28461, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28461?
- The median household income in 28461 is $82,692 a year, higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28461?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28461 are 28465 (Oak Island, 6.2 miles), 28449 (Kure Beach, 7.5 miles), 28422 (Bolivia, 8.7 miles) and 28428 (Carolina Beach, 9.4 miles).