New Hanover County, NC ZIP codes
There are 15 ZIP codes in New Hanover County, NC, in 5 towns, from 28401 to 28480. The largest are 28412 (Wilmington), 28411 (Wilmington) and 28409 (Wilmington).
The county seat is Wilmington.
- ZIP codes
- 15
- Towns
- 5
- County seat
- Wilmington
- County FIPS
37129- State
- North Carolina
- Population
- 235,229
- Median household income
- $75,166
- Land area
- 192 sq mi
- Metro area
- Wilmington
New Hanover County ZIP codes by town
Each ZIP code is listed under the county most of its land lies in and the town the Postal Service names it for; a ZIP code's own page shows exactly how it is split.
Map of New Hanover County ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of New Hanover County, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
New Hanover County in numbers
About 235,229 people live in New Hanover County, in 104,856 households, the 10th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties. The median household income is $75,166 a year, 4% above the North Carolina median of $72,388 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $387,800 (34% above the North Carolina median), and median gross rent is $1,417 a month. The median age is 39.9; 45.4% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35.7% across North Carolina); the average commute takes 21 minutes.
| Population | 235,229 |
|---|---|
| Households | 104,856 |
| Median age | 39.9 |
| Median household income | $75,166 |
| Median home value | $387,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,417 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.4% |
| Mean commute | 20.6 min |
| Population density | 1,224 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
Largest towns in New Hanover County
| Town | ZIP codes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 11 | 120,805 |
| Carolina Beach | 1 | 6,745 |
| Wrightsville Beach | 1 | 2,665 |
| Kure Beach | 1 | 2,466 |
| Castle Hayne | 1 | 897 |
Population of the census place of that name where there is one, otherwise of the ZIP codes the Postal Service addresses by it. A town's ZIP codes can reach past the county line.
Neighbouring counties
Counties that share a ZIP code with New Hanover County.
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Every ZIP code in New Hanover County, with figures
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28401 | Wilmington , NC | Standard | 22,007 | $57,968 | $298,500 |
28402 | Wilmington , NC | No street area | — | — | — |
28403 | Wilmington , NC | Standard | 40,319 | $54,547 | $386,700 |
28405 | Wilmington , NC | Standard | 35,467 | $70,274 | $368,500 |
28406 | Wilmington , NC | No street area | — | — | — |
28407 | Wilmington , NC | No street area | — | — | — |
28408 | Wilmington , NC | No street area | — | — | — |
28409 | Wilmington , NC | Standard | 36,163 | $111,048 | $422,600 |
28410 | Wilmington , NC | No street area | — | — | — |
28411 | Wilmington , NC | Standard | 37,233 | $97,387 | $396,400 |
28412 | Wilmington , NC | Standard | 44,166 | $71,636 | $371,900 |
28428 | Carolina Beach , NC | Standard | 7,136 | $93,241 | $572,700 |
28429 | Castle Hayne , NC | Standard | 9,662 | $72,337 | $239,200 |
28449 | Kure Beach , NC | Standard | 2,131 | $107,563 | $759,700 |
28480 | Wrightsville Beach , NC | Standard | 2,776 | $172,500 | $1,131,800 |
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zipcodes.pro. “New Hanover County ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/state/nc/county/new-hanover
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