City Intelligence
Wilmington, NC
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Wilmington. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
34,397
Median Home
$361K
Median Income
$102K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 34,397, Wilmington is a mid-sized NC city. Median household income is $102K with homes valued around $361K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Wilmington, NC. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$361K
Vacancy Rate
5.0%
Owner-Occupied
83%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Wilmington, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
28409
Area StatsPop: 34,397
Home Value: $361K
Wilmington Area Map
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Schools Near Wilmington
Schools in and around Wilmington, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (6)
Belville Elementary
Edwin A Alderman Elementary
Forest Hills Global Elementary
Pine Valley Elementary
Sunset Park Elementary
Wrightsboro Elementary
Middle Schools (11)
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry
Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Leland Middle
R Freeman Sch of Engineering
The International School at Gregory
Williston Middle
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Wilmington School of the Arts
High Schools (3)
John T Hoggard High
New Hanover High
North Brunswick High
Private Schools (9)
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
HILL SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON
PATHWAYS MIDDLE AND HIGH
PEACE ROSE MONTESSORI
PEACE ROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
PINE VALLEY MC WEE CARE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
SOUTHEASTERN AUTISM ACADEMY
THE JAMES B DUDLEY ACADEMY
WATERVIEW LEARNING ACADEMY
Livability Grades
How Wilmington stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Wilmington and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.