Winnabow, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28479
Brunswick County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,903
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,391
- Median income Near-median income area
- $327,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winnabow pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28479 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28479 covers 240.3 square miles in Winnabow, Brunswick County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,903 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28479 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,391 (16% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,201. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $327,000 (26% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,386.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brunswick County, so 28479 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 28479
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winnabow, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28479.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 28479, Winnabow, 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
4,903
Population
240.3
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28479?
40.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.1%
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?
$80,391
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$46,201
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28479 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Winnabow, 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)
$80,391 Top 23% higher than 77% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,800housing units
2,800
Total Housing Units
2,624
Occupied Units
176
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$327,000
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,386
Median Rent
2006
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 28479, employing approximately 415 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,599,000.
75
Businesses
415
Employees
$19.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 30.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 28479 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
- 28412
Wilmington (28412)
35,573 residents
- 28451
Leland (28451)
27,112 residents
- 28461
Southport (28461)
16,126 residents
- 28428 6,033
Carolina Beach (28428)
6,033 residents
- 28479 4,903
Winnabow (28479)
4,903 residents
- 28449 1,692
Kure Beach (28449)
1,692 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28479 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28479 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28449
Kure Beach (28449)
$107,563 median income
- 28428
Carolina Beach (28428)
$93,241 median income
- 28461
Southport (28461)
$82,692 median income
- 28451
Leland (28451)
$81,481 median income
- 28479
Winnabow (28479)
$80,391 median income
- 28412
Wilmington (28412)
$71,636 median income
- 28403
Wilmington (28403)
$54,547 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28479 ranks #5 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 28479, 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 (4,903 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 28479 in?
ZIP code 28479 (Winnabow) is located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Brunswick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brunswick-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28479?
ZIP code 28479 in Winnabow, NC has a population of 4,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28479?
The median household income in ZIP 28479 is $80,391, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28479?
The median home value in ZIP 28479 is $327,000, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28479?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28479 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28479?
ZIP code 28479 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 415 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28479?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28479 are: Construction (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28479?
In ZIP code 28479, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28479?
In ZIP code 28479, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28479?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28479 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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