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ZIP Code 28443 has segments in 2 Counties (New Hanover, Pender).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,416 (100%) |
| Population Density | 195 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 31 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $90,477 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,804 |
| Median Home Value | $391,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,843 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,376 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,019 (17.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,448 (12.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,395 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Family Households | 7,617 (73.3%) |
The table below compares 28443 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 4151 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 12737 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 8961 | 73rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 10736 | 68th |
| Diversity Index | # 15104 | 55th |
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