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Oak Island town, NC

ZIP 28465 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28465

28465 has a population of 8,689 with a median age of 60.9 yrs (47.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.6%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
8.0%-64% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.7%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
38.4%+135% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.1%-72% vs US avg
x
High school
20.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
44.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
66.9%+39% vs US avg
x
Never married
13.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.3%+105% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.7%+618% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28465

Poverty Rate
9.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.3%+105% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.8%-53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
41.7%+618% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,689
Median age60.9
Poverty rate9.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.7%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born11.7%