28401 — Wilmington, NC Home Values
Typical home value $334,992 as of June 2026 · 12th of 18 in Wilmington, NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 28401, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 28401 compares in the Wilmington, NC area
ZIP code 28401 (Wilmington, NC) has a typical home value of $334,992 as of June 2026, ranking 12th of 18 ZIP codes tracked in the Wilmington, NC area, more expensive than about 39% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -1.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +31.4%, from $254,925 in June 2021 to $334,992 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 16.9× the annual rent ($1,648/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Wilmington, NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Wilmington.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 28401 has a population of 21,820, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 51.4% White, 34.1% Black or African American, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% two or more races, 0.9% another race, 0.5% Asian, and 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrightsboro Elementary | 2716 Castle Hayne Rd, Wilmington, NC | 3 mi |
| D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy | 813 Nixon Street, Wilmington, NC | 3.4 mi |
| Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington | 507 N 6th Street, Wilmington, NC | 3.8 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28401?
$334,992 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 28401 an expensive ZIP code in the Wilmington, NC area?
28401 ranks 12th of 18 ZIP codes in the Wilmington, NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 39% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 28401 changed over the past year?
-1.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 28401?
The typical home price is 16.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,648/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 28401?
21,820, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 28401?
Wrightsboro Elementary (3 mi), D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy (3.4 mi), Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington (3.8 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 28401?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Wilmington, NC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.