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ZIP 28411

Pop. 37,233·New Hanover County·73rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,799/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$166
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ZIP 28411 · $1,799
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,680
4 BR+
$2,870
Research median
$2,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,588/yr
At $1,799/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyNew Hanover County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.9% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28411 (Wilmington, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 52.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,233
Median income
$97,387
Median age
42.1
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
18.7%
21%
28.4%
12.3%
19.6%
Under 1818.7%
18–3421%
35–5428.4%
55–6412.3%
65+19.6%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
80.3%
White80.3%
Black7%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian2.8%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
14.3%
30.6%
52.1%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma14.3%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+52.1%
Housing tenure
80.5%
19.5%
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28411 in Wilmington, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,718 → $97,387
up 17.7%
Population
35,903 → 37,233
up 3.7%
Renter share
23.5% → 19.5%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
50.7% → 52.1%
+1.4 pts
Median age
41.4 → 42.1
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,718 in 2021 to $97,387 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 35,903 to 37,233 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% change. About 19.5% of households rent today, against 23.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28411 covers Wilmington, NC. The median rent here is $1,799/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($97,387/yr), ZIP 28411 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28411?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28411 (Wilmington, NC) is $1,799. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28411 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28411's median rent of $1,799/mo is $166 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28411 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28411 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #73 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,799/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28411?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,799/mo in ZIP 28411. The local median household income is $97,387/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28411?

Rent in ZIP 28411 has decreased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28411 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28411 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,799/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($97,387/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28411 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28411 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 28411 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28411 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28411 compare to the rest of Wilmington?

ZIP 28411 is pricier than Wilmington as a whole. At $1,799/mo, it's $105 above the Wilmington citywide median of $1,694/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28411 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28411 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,799/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 28411's median household income ($97,387/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28411 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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