What to know about ZIP 28459
ZIP code 28459 covers ZIP 28459 with a population of about 5,040.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the WILMINGTON media market.
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ZIP Code 28459 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,040
Density
N/A
Median income
$55,682
-26% vs US avg
Home value
$228,600
-34% vs US avg
Median rent
$814
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 28459
Income and economy in ZIP 28459
Median household income in ZIP 28459 is about $55,682 — about 26% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.7%; unemployment rate near 2.5%; 11.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Administrative support; about 5.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.2 points below 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 28459
Median home value is about $228,600 — about 34% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $814 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 69.1% (about 3.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28459, a household would need roughly $63,000 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 $1,468. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($55,682). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.