New Hanover County, North Carolina ZIP codes
15 ZIP codes are in New Hanover County. It's part of the Wilmington, NC metro area.
- ZIP codes
- 15
- Population in these ZIPs
- 237,060
- Avg. median income
- $79,500population-weighted
- Cities & towns
- 5
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ZIP codes in New Hanover County
| ZIP code | City | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28401 | Wilmington | 22,007 | $57,968 | $326,300 |
| 28402 PO Box | Wilmington | — | — | — |
| 28403 | Wilmington | 40,319 | $54,547 | $392,600 |
| 28405 | Wilmington | 35,467 | $70,274 | $373,100 |
| 28406 PO Box | Wilmington | — | — | — |
| 28407 PO Box | Wilmington | — | — | — |
| 28408 PO Box | Wilmington | — | — | — |
| 28409 | Wilmington | 36,163 | $111,048 | $510,300 |
| 28410 PO Box | Wilmington | — | — | — |
| 28411 | Wilmington | 37,233 | $97,387 | $465,600 |
| 28412 | Wilmington | 44,166 | $71,636 | $391,100 |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach | 7,136 | $93,241 | $601,600 |
| 28429 | Castle Hayne | 9,662 | $72,337 | $367,900 |
| 28449 | Kure Beach | 2,131 | $107,563 | $746,200 |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach | 2,776 | $172,500 | $1,751,700 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
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Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in New Hanover County, North Carolina?
15 ZIP codes are mainly in New Hanover County.
What cities are in New Hanover County?
ZIP codes in New Hanover County use the city names Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne, Kure Beach, Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.
What metro area is New Hanover County in?
New Hanover County is part of the Wilmington, NC metropolitan statistical area.