ZIP Code 28449 - Kure Beach North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28449 is located in Kure Beach North Carolina. Portions of 28449 are also in Federal Point Township. 28449 is entirely within New Hanover County. Regionally, 28449 is located in the Wilmington Jacksonville Area.
ZIP Code 28449 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Kure Beach |
| Primary County | New Hanover County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,033 |
| Area Code(s) | 910 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28449 Demographics
28449 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28449 is White. The current unemployment level in 28449 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,033 |
| Population Growth Rate | 16.43% |
| Population Density | 329 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 783 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $95,114 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $434,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.21% |
28449 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,106 | 96.21% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28449 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 61 | 4.73% |
| Bachelor Degree | 383 | 29.67% |
| High School Diploma | 274 | 21.22% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 7 | 0.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 272 | 21.07% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 7.44% |
| Masters Degree | 123 | 9.53% |
| Professional Degree | 44 | 3.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 2.4% |
28449 Geography
| Coordinates | 33.97334671, -77.927948 |
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| Region | Wilmington Jacksonville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Wilmington, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 6 Square Miles |
28449 Schools
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28449 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | Rare | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | Rare | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63g - Carolinian Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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