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Wilmington, NC — ZIP 28403

Population: 40,319 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28403 (Wilmington, NC) is $399,701 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $465,000 after a median 48.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,746/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$399,701

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

48.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$399,701
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.0%
10-year appreciation
+102.1%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$400,639
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$465,000
Median list price
$499,000
Median price per sqft
$280
1-year sale-price change
+20.8%
Median days on market
48.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
109
For-sale inventory
147
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
157
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
46

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,746/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Wilmington Preparatory Academy, Wilmington School of the Arts, New Hanover County Schools
Schools include
Wilmington Preparatory Academy, Wilmington School of the Arts, College Park Elementary, Edwin A Alderman Elementary, Forest Hills Global Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Horton Iron and Metal (5.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Highest AQI recorded (year)
142

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
791
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,068
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,466

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER, STRATEGIC BEHAVIORAL CENTER-LELAND
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,535 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
25.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,501
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
78.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
114,642
Average weekly wage
$1,130
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 28403State medianUS median
Median home value$399,701$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$465,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,746/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,501$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 28403?
$399,701.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28403?
$465,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28403?
Median days on market: 48.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28403?
Typical rent: $1,746/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28403?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, tornado.
Is ZIP 28403 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28403?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28403?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28403?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28403?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28403 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 28403?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28403?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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