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28421Atkinson, NC Home Values

Typical home value $228,972 as of June 2026 · 16th of 18 in Wilmington, NC

Typical value — June 2026
$228,972
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+0.7%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+19.9%
June 2021 to June 2026
Rank in metro
16th
of 18 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 28421, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 28421 compares in the Wilmington, NC area

ZIP code 28421 (Atkinson, NC) has a typical home value of $228,972 as of June 2026, ranking 16th of 18 ZIP codes tracked in the Wilmington, NC area, more expensive than about 17% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +19.9%, from $191,009 in June 2021 to $228,972 in June 2026.

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 28421 has a population of 2,130, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 48.1% White, 22% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Black or African American, and 10.4% two or more races.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
West Pender Middle10750 NC Hwy 53 West, Burgaw, NC4 mi
Malpass Corner Elementary4992 Malpass Corner Road, Burgaw, NC6.4 mi
Pender High5380 NC Hwy 53 W, Burgaw, NC9.2 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 28421?

$228,972 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 28421 an expensive ZIP code in the Wilmington, NC area?

28421 ranks 16th of 18 ZIP codes in the Wilmington, NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 17% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 28421 changed over the past year?

+0.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

What is the population of ZIP code 28421?

2,130, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 28421?

West Pender Middle (4 mi), Malpass Corner Elementary (6.4 mi), Pender High (9.2 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 28421?

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.