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Wilmington city, NC

ZIP 28403 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28403

28403 has a population of 40,292 with a median age of 29.7 yrs (46.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
78.4%+27% vs US avg
x
Black
12.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.6%-59% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.0%-45% vs US avg
x
18–64
75.5%+22% vs US avg
x
65+
12.4%-24% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.2%-44% vs US avg
x
High school
16.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
47.6%+41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.6%-32% vs US avg
x
Never married
54.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
23.7%+106% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.6%+185% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.8%+45% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.3%+318% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28403

Poverty Rate
23.7%+106% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.6%+185% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.8%+45% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.8%+61% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.3%+318% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population40,292
Median age29.7
Poverty rate23.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White78.4%
Hispanic7.6%
Black12.3%
Asian1.9%
Foreign-born39.6%