ZIP code 28401
Where is ZIP code 28401?
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28401 belongs to Wilmington, North Carolina in New Hanover County. 28401 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 22,007 people live in the 28401 area, where the median household income is $57,968. The closest ZIP codes are 28404 (Wilmington, 0 mi north), 28408 (Wilmington, 0 mi north) and 28403 (Wilmington, 3.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 28401 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wilmington |
| Also accepted | Cape Fear |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 472, 910 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257, -77.9447 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 284 |
Population and income in 28401
| Population | 22,007 · higher than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 710 · higher than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.7 years · lower than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $57,968 · lower than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,108 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $298,500 · higher than 70% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,274 a month |
| Housing units | 13,424 |
| Households | 11,085 (1.89 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 41% / 59% |
| Land area | 30.99 sq mi (plus 5.32 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28401. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28401
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28404 | Wilmington, NC | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28408 | Wilmington, NC | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28403 | Wilmington, NC | 3.3 mi E | Standard |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC | 5 mi S | Standard |
| 28405 | Wilmington, NC | 5.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC | 5.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 28429 | Castle Hayne, NC | 7 mi N | Standard |
| 28451 | Leland, NC | 7.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28479 | Winnabow, NC | 8 mi SW | Standard |
| 28402 | Wilmington, NC | 8.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach, NC | 8.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28411 | Wilmington, NC | 9.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28401 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28401
123 MAIN ST
WILMINGTON NC 28401
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CAPE FEAR as the city name for 28401. Avoid Wilm: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28401-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 28401?
- 28401 is a Wilmington, North Carolina ZIP code. Cape Fear is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28401 in?
- ZIP code 28401 is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28401 in?
- 28401 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28401?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28401 use area codes 472 and 910.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28401?
- About 22,007 people live in ZIP code 28401, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28401?
- The median household income in 28401 is $57,968 a year, lower than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28401?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28401 are 28404 (Wilmington, 0 miles), 28408 (Wilmington, 0 miles), 28403 (Wilmington, 3.3 miles) and 28412 (Wilmington, 5 miles).