ZIP code 28479
Where is ZIP code 28479?
Winnabow, North Carolina
Brunswick County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28479 belongs to Winnabow, North Carolina in Brunswick County. 28479 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 6,581 people live in the 28479 area, where the median household income is $80,391. The closest ZIP codes are 28451 (Leland, 7.8 mi north), 28401 (Wilmington, 8 mi northeast) and 28404 (Wilmington, 8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 28479 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Winnabow |
| Also accepted | Leland |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Brunswick County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 472, 910 |
| Coordinates | 34.1553, -78.0558 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 284 |
Population and income in 28479
| Population | 6,581 · higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 71 · lower than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.2 years · lower than 64% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $80,391 · higher than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,201 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $327,000 · higher than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,386 a month |
| Housing units | 2,800 |
| Households | 2,624 (2.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 92.68 sq mi (plus 11.89 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28479. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28479
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28451 | Leland, NC | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 28404 | Wilmington, NC | 8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28408 | Wilmington, NC | 8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC | 8.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC | 10.5 mi E | Standard |
| 28403 | Wilmington, NC | 10.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 28422 | Bolivia, NC | 11 mi SW | Standard |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach, NC | 12.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28406 | Wilmington, NC | 12.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28407 | Wilmington, NC | 12.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28410 | Wilmington, NC | 12.5 mi E | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28479 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28479
123 MAIN ST
WINNABOW NC 28479
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LELAND as the city name for 28479. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28479-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28479?
- 28479 is a Winnabow, North Carolina ZIP code. Leland is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28479 in?
- ZIP code 28479 is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28479 in?
- 28479 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28479?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28479 use area codes 472 and 910.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28479?
- About 6,581 people live in ZIP code 28479, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28479?
- The median household income in 28479 is $80,391 a year, higher than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28479?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28479 are 28451 (Leland, 7.8 miles), 28401 (Wilmington, 8 miles), 28404 (Wilmington, 8 miles) and 28408 (Wilmington, 8 miles).