ZIP Code 28461, NC
Living in 28461
Bikeability10
Walkability27
Commute67
Public Transit16
Affordability50
Public Safety98
Airports18
Hospitals52
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+6k (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years46%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate21%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$284kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
54%Built 2000 or Later
$769Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28461
United States45
North Carolina20
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Brunswick County4
Property Crime in 28461
United States48
North Carolina30
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Brunswick County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28461
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding53
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding20
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28461, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28461, NC
Southport Christian School
2 miles, S
L & L Montessori School
3 miles, S
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
15 miles, NE
Coastal Christian High School
15 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28461, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
21 miles, NE
Coastal Carolina University
56 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
82 miles, NW
University of Mount Olive
86 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28461, NC
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
3 miles, SE
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
14 miles, W
Wilmington Treatment Center
17 miles, NE
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28461, NC
Wilmington International Airport
23 miles, NE
Myrtle Beach International Airport
54 miles, W
Albert J Ellis Airport
65 miles, NE
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
85 miles, NW