Zip Code 28480 — Wrightsville Beach, NC
28480 is a ZIP Code associated with Wrightsville Beach, NC, located within New Hanover. 28480 ranks #9 out of 10 ZIP codes in New Hanover County by population (and #531 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 2,776 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 274.9 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 28480 |
| Primary City | Wrightsville Beach |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | New Hanover |
| Total Population | 2,776 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 274.9 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28480 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28480 | New Hanover County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 2,776 | 237,060 (Total) | 10,730,463 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 274.9 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #9 of 10 | -- | -- |
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