Wilmington, NC Zip Code List, Maps, Population and Demographics
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City Highlights
| Highlight | Value |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover |
| Population | 120,320 |
| ZIP Codes | 12 |
| Housing Units | 62,489 |
| Median Home Value | $370,700 |
| Hospitals | 2 |
| Universities | 4 |
| Heading | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| City Name | Wilmington |
| State Name | North Carolina |
| County Name | New Hanover |
| Universities | 4 |
| Law Enforcement | 8 Locations |
| Hospitals | 2 |
| Heading | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Current Population | 120,320 |
| Housing Units | 62,489 |
| Median Home Value | $370,700 |
| Avg Income | $91,592 |
| Occupied Houses | 55,512 |
| Vacant Houses | 6,977 |
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Population Figures for Wilmington
Wilmington Population Between 2010 and 2022
The line chart below shows the population in Wilmington between 2010 and 2022. Back in 2010 there were 106,819 people living in the city of Wilmington. Since then the population has increased to 120,320 people.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 120,320 |
| 2021 | 117,642 |
| 2019 | 123,728 |
| 2018 | 122,610 |
| 2017 | 119,048 |
| 2016 | 117,545 |
| 2015 | 115,947 |
| 2014 | 113,676 |
| 2013 | 112,072 |
| 2012 | 109,927 |
| 2011 | 108,305 |
| 2010 | 106,819 |
Total Population by Age in Wilmington
Wilmington has a total population of 120,320. In the bar chart and table below, this population is split into 18 different age range segments.
Most inhabitants of Wilmington are in the 20 to 24 years age bracket. As of the last census, there are 13,290 people in this segment.
The 80 to 84 years segment is the smallest age range in Wilmington. There are just 2,347 people in this category.
| Age Range | Population |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5,211 |
| 5 to 9 | 6,354 |
| 10 to 14 | 6,188 |
| 15 to 19 | 7,762 |
| 20 to 24 | 13,290 |
| 25 to 29 | 10,171 |
| 30 to 34 | 9,574 |
| 35 to 39 | 8,112 |
| 40 to 44 | 7,051 |
| Age Range | Population |
|---|---|
| 45 to 49 | 5,922 |
| 50 to 54 | 4,691 |
| 55 to 59 | 6,923 |
| 60 to 64 | 8,227 |
| 65 to 69 | 6,692 |
| 70 to 74 | 5,753 |
| 75 to 79 | 3,687 |
| 80 to 84 | 2,347 |
| Over 85 | 2,365 |
Race and Gender Population of Wilmington
Women make up the highest portion of people in Wilmington. There are 57,657 men and 62,663 women in this city.
This gives you a ratio of 57,657:62,663 men to women in Wilmington.
There are no people who identify as: Native Hawaiian in Wilmington.
Most people in this city are White, with a total of 97,092 people in this category.
The chart and table below shows the population of people and which race they belong to in Wilmington
| Gender | Population |
|---|---|
| Male | 57,657 |
| Female | 62,663 |
| Race | Population |
|---|---|
| White | 97,092 |
| Black or African American | 20,667 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,839 |
| Asian | 2,364 |
| Other Race | 9,150 |
Real Estate Figures for Wilmington
| Total Households | Avg. Household Size | Total Families | Average Family Size | Owner/Renter Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55,512 | 2 | 28,582 | 3 | 44.30% - 55.70% |
Housing Types in Wilmington
Below are two charts showing the amount of occupied vs vacant homes and the amount of renter vs owner occupied houses in Wilmington.
Wilmington has 44.30% housing units occupied by home owners. 55.70% housing units in Wilmington are occupied by renters. This means that out of a total of 62,489 housing units there are 6,977 vacant units and 55,512 occupied units.
Homeowners have a vacancy rate of 1%. The rental vacancy rate is somewhat higher in Wilmington at 5%.
| Occupied Units | Vacant Units | Owner Vacancy Rate | Rental Vacancy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62,489 | 6,977 | 1% | 5% |
| Owner-Occupied | Renter-Occupied |
|---|---|
| 44.30% | 55.70% |
Property Value in Wilmington
Most homes in Wilmington are valued $300,000 to $499,999, with 8,593 houses in this category.
There are just 535 houses valued at $50,000 to $99,999. As you can see in the chart and table below, this is the smallest segment in this city.
| House Value | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 686 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 535 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,295 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 929 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5,585 |
| House Value | Units |
|---|---|
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 8,593 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 5,566 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1,427 |
| Median House Value | $1,298 |
Heating Types for Homes in Wilmington
There are 8 different heating types used by people in the Wilmington zip code area. As you can see from the table and chart below; Utility gas, Bottled, tank, or LP gas, Electricity, Fuel oil, kerosene, etc., Wood, Solar energy, Other fuel, No fuel used are the most commonly used heating types in this area.
"Electricity" is most commonly used to heat homes in Wilmington. As you can see below, there are 45,972 houses that use this method.
| Heating Type | Units |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7,399 |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas | 1,036 |
| Electricity | 45,972 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 371 |
| Coal or coke | 0 |
| Heating Type | Units |
|---|---|
| Wood | 91 |
| Solar energy | 89 |
| Other fuel | 47 |
| No fuel used | 507 |
Household Income Generated 12-months of 2022
The chart and tables below show the household income segments for households in the Wilmington. 5.70% of households are on the low end, earning less than $10,000 in 2022.
On the other end, 7.70% of households earned more than $200,000 in the same year. You will also see that the mean income of this zipcode is around $91,592.
Most households in Wilmington earn in the Median income (dollars) range. 63,835% of households are in this segment.
| Income Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.70% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.10% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.40% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.60% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.20% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.50% |
| Income Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.70% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.20% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.90% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.70% |
| Mean income | $91,592 |
Bedrooms, Rooms and Units in Structures in Wilmington
Below are three pie charts and tables showing the amount of bedrooms, total rooms and structures in houses for this city.
Most houses in Wilmington have 2 bedrooms, with a total of 23,179 houses.
In regards to rooms in general, people in this city have an average of 5 rooms in their house. Most houses actually have 4 rooms in their house. 13,369 homes fit into this category.
28,995 homes in Wilmington are in the 1-unit, detached category, which is the most common in terms of structures for this area.
The largest homes tracked, which are 20 units or more, make up 8675 of the houses in this city. On the other end, 33,479 houses make up the smallest homes, which are 1 unit, mobile homes or boats.
| Bedrooms | Units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom | 1,324 |
| 1 bedroom | 7,671 |
| 2 bedrooms | 23,179 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20,745 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7,936 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 1,634 |
| Rooms | Units |
|---|---|
| 1 room | 1,204 |
| 2 rooms | 3,844 |
| 3 rooms | 8,652 |
| 4 rooms | 13,369 |
| 5 rooms | 11,007 |
| 6 rooms | 8,837 |
| 7 rooms | 6,006 |
| 8 rooms | 4,663 |
| 9 rooms or more | 4,907 |
| Median rooms | 5 |
| Units in Structure | Units |
|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 28995 |
| 1-unit, attached | 3760 |
| 2 units | 3075 |
| 3 or 4 units | 6773 |
| 5 to 9 units | 4185 |
| 10 to 19 units | 6302 |
| 20 or more units | 8675 |
| Mobile home | 724 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
Year that Homes were Built in Wilmington
Most homes in Wilmington were Built 2010 to 2019. A total of 10,777 homes were built during this period.
The lowest rate of building development in Wilmington came between 1950 to 1959. Only 2,749 were built during this period.
| Years | Units |
|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 2,822 |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10,777 |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 9,833 |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 9,848 |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 7,628 |
| Years | Units |
|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 5,036 |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 4,930 |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 2,749 |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 3,686 |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5,180 |
Financial and Employment Figures for Wilmington
Rent Paid by People Living in Wilmington
There are 886 homes that pay no rent in Wilmington. Most homes are in the $1,000 to $1,499 bracket (11,919 homes).
| Rent | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 2,042 |
| $500 to $999 | 5,444 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 11,919 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 6,732 |
| Rent | Units |
|---|---|
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2,477 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 630 |
| $3,000 or more | 766 |
| No rent paid | 886 |
Education and Learning
Wilmington Colleges and Universities List
Universities DatabaseThere are 4 colleges and universities in Wilmington. Below you will find the full list for this city. Please feel free to download this data as a CSV or Excel file. Please get in touch if you need any other data or help.
| Name | City | Zip Code | Employees | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE | WILMINGTON | 28401 | 1,551 | 8,680 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON | WILMINGTON | 28403 | 2,479 | 17,915 |
| COLLEGE OF WILMINGTON | WILMINGTON | 28403 | 14 | 149 |
| PLATT COLLEGE-MILLER-MOTTE-WILMINGTON | WILMINGTON | 28405 | 255 | 2,506 |
Healthcare and Hospitals
Hospitals DatabaseIn Wilmington there are a total of 2 hospitals and medical facilities. In the table below you will see every hospital and medical facility in this city. You can download the data to see all the information we have on each hospital.
| Name | City | Zip Code | Beds | Trauma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | WILMINGTON | 28401 | 769 | LEVEL II |
| NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL | WILMINGTON | 28403 | NOT AVAILABLE |
Crime and Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Data| Name | City | Zip Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY - WILMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT | WILMINGTON | 28412 | LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT |
| NEW HANOVER COUNTY SHERIFF - NARCOTICS VICE SQUAD AND DETECTIVE UNIT | WILMINGTON | 28401 | SHERIFF'S OFFICE |
| WILMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT | WILMINGTON | 28401 | LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOP B DISTRICT VI | WILMINGTON | 28405 | PRIMARY STATE AGENCY |
| NEW HANOVER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE- PATROL DIVISION | WILMINGTON | 28401 | SHERIFF'S OFFICE |
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW ENFORCEMENT - DISTRICT III OFFICE | WILMINGTON | 28405 | SPECIAL JURISDICTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-WILMINGTON | WILMINGTON | 28403 | SPECIAL JURISDICTION |
| WILMINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT PUBLIC SAFETY | WILMINGTON | 28405 | SPECIAL JURISDICTION |
Full Zip Code List for Wilmington
DOWNLOAD STATE ZIP CODESThere are a total of 12 5-digit zip codes in Wilmington. You can use the list below to check which zip codes are in this city. Alternatively you can download the full list as an Excel file.