Castle Hayne, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28429
New Hanover County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,026
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,337
- Median income Near-median income area
- $239,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Castle Hayne pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 79
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28429 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28429 (Castle Hayne, NC) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.9 in 2023 to 287.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28429 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Castle Hayne, New Hanover County, North Carolina, home to 8,026 residents across 101.3 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28429 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,337 (5% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,470. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $239,200 (8% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,095; 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Hanover County, so 28429 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28429
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Castle Hayne, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28429.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Wholesale trade 12
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28429, Castle Hayne, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,026
Population
101.3
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28429?
43.8
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,337
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$33,470
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28429 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Castle Hayne, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,337 Top 35% higher than 65% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,269housing units
4,269
Total Housing Units
3,896
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,200
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,095
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28429 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 181 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 198 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 245 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 271 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 287 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 160 business establishments in ZIP 28429, employing approximately 1,559 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,134,000.
160
Businesses
1,559
Employees
$100.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 11.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28429 vs 28405 →
ZIP 28429 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28403
Wilmington (28403)
36,063 residents
- 28411
Wilmington (28411)
31,962 residents
- 28405
Wilmington (28405)
29,152 residents
- 28401
Wilmington (28401)
22,094 residents
- 28457 9,905
Rocky Point (28457)
9,905 residents
- 28429 8,026
Castle Hayne (28429)
8,026 residents
- 28480 2,473
Wrightsville Beach (28480)
2,473 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28429 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28429 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28480
Wrightsville Beach (28480)
$172,500 median income
- 28411
Wilmington (28411)
$97,387 median income
- 28457
Rocky Point (28457)
$78,178 median income
- 28429
Castle Hayne (28429)
$72,337 median income
- 28405
Wilmington (28405)
$70,274 median income
- 28401 $57,968
Wilmington (28401)
$57,968 median income
- 28403 $54,547
Wilmington (28403)
$54,547 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28429 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28429, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,026 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28429 in?
ZIP code 28429 (Castle Hayne) is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina. New Hanover County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-hanover-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28429?
ZIP code 28429 in Castle Hayne, NC has a population of 8,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28429?
The median household income in ZIP 28429 is $72,337, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28429?
The median home value in ZIP 28429 is $239,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28429?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28429 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28429?
ZIP code 28429 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 1,559 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28429?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28429 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28429?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28429 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28429?
In ZIP code 28429, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28429?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28429 is 21.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28429?
In ZIP code 28429, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28429?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28429 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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