ZIP Code 28468 - Sunset Beach North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28468 is located in Sunset Beach North Carolina. Portions of 28468 are also in Calabash and Ocean Isle Beach and Shallotte Township. 28468 is entirely within Brunswick County. Regionally, 28468 is located in the Wilmington Jacksonville Area.
ZIP Code 28468 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Sunset Beach |
| Primary County | Brunswick County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,645 |
| Area Code(s) | 910 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28468 Demographics
28468 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 28468 is White. The current unemployment level in 28468 is 3.5%.
| Population | 4,645 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.01% |
| Population Density | 224 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,072 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,396 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $356,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.8% |
28468 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,324 | 94.8% |
| Black | 157 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28468 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 210 | 6.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,024 | 29.52% |
| High School Diploma | 757 | 21.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 15 | 0.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 71 | 2.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 703 | 20.27% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 10.49% |
| Masters Degree | 181 | 5.22% |
| Professional Degree | 99 | 2.85% |
| Doctorate Degree | 45 | 1.3% |
28468 Geography
| Coordinates | 33.90167236, -78.52308655 |
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| Region | Wilmington Jacksonville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 21 Square Miles |
28468 Schools
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28468 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63g - Carolinian Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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