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Wilmington city, NC

ZIP 28401 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28401

28401 has a population of 21,820 with a median age of 41.6 yrs (46.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
55.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Black
32.6%+163% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.3%-50% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.3%-30% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.6%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
19.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.7%+6% vs US avg
x
High school
23.3%-11% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.8%+0% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.7%+72% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.1%+92% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.7%+78% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.0%+61% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.2%+335% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28401

Poverty Rate
22.1%+92% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.7%+78% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.0%+61% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.3%+66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.2%+335% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,820
Median age41.6
Poverty rate22.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White55.9%
Hispanic9.3%
Black32.6%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born24.7%