What to know about ZIP 28404
ZIP code 28404 covers ZIP 28404 with a population of about 6,238.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.3 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the WILMINGTON media market.
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ZIP Code 28404 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
6,238
Density
N/A
Median income
$81,345
+8% vs US avg
Home value
$285,100
-18% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,649
+42% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 28404
Income and economy in ZIP 28404
Median household income in ZIP 28404 is about $81,345 — about 8% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.9%; unemployment rate near 5.5%; 49.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Food services; about 14.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 28404
Median home value is about $285,100 — about 18% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,649 (about 42% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 78.3% (about 12.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28404, a household would need roughly $78,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,831. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($81,345). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.