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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28469

Brunswick County · Wilmington, NC

Typical home value

$530,274[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.3%
5-year / yr
+7.9%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+86.7%
vs metro
+39.8%
vs state
+86.3%
ZIP 28469 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28469 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 28469 is worth $530,274 — 39.8% above the Wilmington, NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,528[3]

#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

Population
10,404[3]
Median household income
$90,684[3]

#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

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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.

Monthly payment$2,681
Loan principal$424,219
Down payment$106,055
Total interest paid$541,068

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.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,335
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
15th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28469?
The typical home in 28469 is worth $530,274, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28469?
Home values in 28469 are up 2.3% over the past year, and up 7.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 28469?
The effective property tax rate in 28469 is 0.5% — roughly $2,528 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28469?
ZIP code 28469 has a population of 10,404 and a median household income of $90,684.

#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%
  • Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

    Typical home
    $512,479
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • 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%
  • Oak Island, NC

    Typical home
    $599,848
    Gross yield

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