New Hanover County ZIP Codes

List of ZIP Codes in New Hanover County

The following table lists ZIP Codes associated with New Hanover County, North Carolina, based on ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) data from the U.S. Census Bureau.


S.N. Zip Code Latitude Longitude City Population Density
1 28401 34.29053 -77.97053 Wilmington 21,820 271.9
2 28403 34.22177 -77.87902 Wilmington 40,292 1108.9
3 28405 34.26388 -77.86743 Wilmington 35,159 576.6
4 28409 34.15244 -77.86477 Wilmington 35,013 603.4
5 28411 34.3015 -77.79307 Wilmington 37,303 349.4
6 28412 34.13306 -77.9191 Wilmington 42,452 736.1
7 28428 34.03831 -77.90682 Carolina Beach 7,034 526.2
8 28429 34.34171 -77.9011 Castle Hayne 9,083 88.3
9 28449 33.98151 -77.92748 Kure Beach 2,017 196.6
10 28480 34.21679 -77.79957 Wrightsville Beach 2,727 270.1


About New Hanover County ZIP Codes

New Hanover County in North Carolina (NC) is served by approximately 10 ZIP Codes. These codes cover residential neighborhoods, business districts, and rural areas that fall under the county's jurisdiction.

Based on ZIP-level population estimates, the total population covered by these ZIP Codes is around 232,900 people. Population and density values vary from one ZIP Code to another, reflecting the mix of dense urban communities and lower-density suburban or rural zones.

Many of the most significant population centers in New Hanover County are located in cities such as Wilmington, Castle Hayne, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach. These cities and towns help define the economic and demographic character of the county.

Most ZIP Codes in New Hanover County, North Carolina follow the America/New_York time zone.