U.S. ZIP Code · NC28461
Brunswick County · Wilmington, NC
Appreciation
- 1-year
- -1.2%
- 5-year / yr
- +6.4%
- 10-year / yr
- +6.3%
Relative price
- vs U.S.
- +80.4%
- vs metro
- +35.1%
- vs state
- +80.1%
Price history
Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
The typical home in 28461 is worth $512,479 — 35.1% above the Wilmington, NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,709 a month — a 4.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.
#Rent & investment
Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.
#Property tax
Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.
#Climate risk
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Brunswick County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.
- Overall risk
- Relatively High[4]
- Riverine flood
- Relatively Moderate
- Coastal flood
- Relatively High
- Wildfire
- Relatively Moderate
- Drought
- Very Low
- Heat wave
- Relatively Moderate
- Hurricane
- Very High
- Tornado
- Relatively Moderate
- Earthquake
- Relatively Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively High
#Who lives here
#Migration
Household moves in and out of Brunswick County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.
- Net migration
- +3,474[5]
- Moved in
- 7,974
- Moved out
- 4,500
Schools
Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.
- Public schools
- 3
- Elementary
- 1
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
South Brunswick High
High · Grades 9–12 · Brunswick County Schools
1,182 students
South Brunswick Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Brunswick County Schools
591 students
Southport Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Brunswick County Schools
420 students
Run the numbers
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Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.
Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.
Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.
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#Metro ranking
Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.
Frequently asked
- How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28461?
- The typical home in 28461 is worth $512,479, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Are home values rising in 28461?
- Home values in 28461 are down 1.2% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
- What is the typical rent in 28461?
- A typical home in 28461 rents for about $1,709 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
- What is the property tax rate in 28461?
- The effective property tax rate in 28461 is 0.5% — roughly $2,636 a year on a typical home.
- Who lives in 28461?
- ZIP code 28461 has a population of 23,762 and a median household income of $82,692.
#Comparable ZIPs
Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.
Wilmington, NC
- Typical home
- $514,200
- Gross yield
- 5.5%
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
- Typical home
- $530,274
- Gross yield
- —
Hampstead CDP, NC
- Typical home
- $491,044
- Gross yield
- 4.5%
Holden Beach, NC
- Typical home
- $467,070
- Gross yield
- 5.3%
Murraysville CDP, NC
- Typical home
- $465,369
- Gross yield
- 4.6%
Sunset Beach, NC
- Typical home
- $427,696
- Gross yield
- 4.6%
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