ZIP Code 28443, North Carolina
ZIP Code 28443 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 28443 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Pender County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 28,416. The land area covers 145.96 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,416 | ±1,440 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,395 | ±571 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,843 | ±526 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,395 | ±571 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,448 | ±353 |
| Median Home Value | $391,900 | ±$19,748 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,447 | ±$287 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,477 | ±$9,763 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,804 | ±$2,909 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,201 | ±696 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,344 | ±920 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95% | ±7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 70,077 (2024)
ID: 171110
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
PO BOX 5, BURGAW NC 28425-0005
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-11 | Wilmington, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Burgaw, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Burgaw, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Rocky Point, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rocky Point, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Castle Hayne, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Holly Ridge, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Holly Ridge, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Holly Ridge, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sneads Ferry, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Miller-Motte College-Wilmington
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College | 19.7 mi away | 5000 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, 28405 |
9103924660
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HAMPSTEAD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 75 LIBRARY DR, HAMPSTEAD, NC, 28443 |
(910) 270-4603
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
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College | 20.6 mi away | 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403-5963 |
9109623000
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PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 103 S COWAN ST, BURGAW, NC, 28425 |
(910) 259-1234
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Cape Fear Community College
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College | 22.1 mi away | 411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401-3910 |
9103627000
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SNEADS FERRY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 1330 HIGHWAY 210, SNEADS FERRY, NC, 28460 |
(910) 327-6471
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College of Wilmington
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College Vocational | 22.2 mi away | 3500 Oleander Drive Suite 1111, Wilmington, NC, 28403 |
5133252741
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NORTHEAST LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 1241 MILITARY CUTOFF RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28405 |
(910) 798-6370
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MAIN LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 201 CHESTNUT ST, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401 |
(910) 798-6300
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PINE VALLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.1 mi away | 3802 SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412 |
(910) 798-6390
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILMINGTON 7 N, NC US, located 17.1 miles from ZCTA5 28443. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55.9° | 33.1° | 44.5° | 3.97" | 0.1" |
| February | 58.6° | 35.1° | 46.9° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| March | 65.0° | 40.9° | 52.9° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| April | 73.2° | 49.7° | 61.5° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.8° | 58.8° | 69.3° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.1° | 67.3° | 76.7° | 6.18" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.0° | 71.2° | 80.1° | 7.49" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.5° | 69.6° | 78.5° | 7.81" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.6° | 64.3° | 73.5° | 9.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 74.6° | 52.0° | 63.3° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| November | 66.1° | 41.8° | 53.9° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| December | 59.0° | 35.5° | 47.2° | 3.94" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf City town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Topsail Beach town | Town | 8.3 mi | — |
| Hampstead CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| Holly Ridge town | Town | 9.4 mi | — |
| Rocky Point CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| Folkstone CDP | CDP | 12.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 28443. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.