The ZIP Code 28480 is associated with Wrightsville Beach, NC in New Hanover County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,599. Approximately 0% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $108,684. The median age in 28480 is estimated to at 43.8 years, and about 21.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 75.6% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $75,897.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28480 is $108,684, while the region's mean household income is $164,679. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $75,897. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28480 of $75,897 is approximately 146.55% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.9% of the population in 28480 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 24.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.6% of 28480 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 24.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 25.9% |
In ZIP Code 28480, 97.8% of the population graduated high school, while 75.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 7.2% in this New Hanover County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 7.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.6% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 51.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 23.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28480 are older than average. The median age of 43.8 years in ZIP Code 28480 is approximately 14.96% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 28480 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 15.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 28480 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 15.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28480, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 1.6% of 28480 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28480 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.5%), followed by Black or African American (2.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28480 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28480 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28480, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this New Hanover County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28480, an estimated 23.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this New Hanover County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 23.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
In 28480, 62.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 12.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.7 minutes. Approximately 18.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28480 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.4% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 28480 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.1% |
| Retail trade | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.5% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 15.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.8% |
| Public administration | 1.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28480 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.1 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.79% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.61% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28480 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.12¢/kWh | 10.36¢/kWh | 7.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28480 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.28 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.77 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.77 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.73 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.53 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.44 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.43 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.12 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.56 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.65 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.76 | 1.78 | 5.46 |