PlainZIP

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
$72,337
Median income
$239,200
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $33,470. Local economic indicators show a 17.9% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $239,200 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,095 a month; 86.1% of 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. To put 28429 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in New Hanover County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 28429?

43.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 71.1%
African American 14.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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

$33,470

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28429 ranks nationally

Castle Hayne, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,337 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,269

Total Housing Units

3,896

Occupied Units

373

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$239,200

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28429 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28429 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28405 Wilmington, NC 29,152 5.7 mi
28457 Rocky Point, NC 9,905 7.3 mi
28401 Wilmington, NC 22,094 6.0 mi
28403 Wilmington, NC 36,063 8.4 mi
28411 Wilmington, NC 31,962 6.8 mi
28480 Wrightsville Beach, NC 2,473 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in New Hanover County

28403 standard
Wilmington, NC
Pop: 36,063
28412 standard
Wilmington, NC
Pop: 35,573
28411 standard
Wilmington, NC
Pop: 31,962
28409 standard
Wilmington, NC
Pop: 31,296
28405 standard
Wilmington, NC
Pop: 29,152
28401 standard
Wilmington, NC
Pop: 22,094

Related Areas

New Hanover County Castle Hayne, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.