The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28462 sells for about $399,999, or $306 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.6%), a market in balance. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $862 a month.
ZIP 28462 — Supply
The housing market in 28462 is characterized by low inventory and stable pricing, reflecting a niche coastal market. Current data shows a median price of approximately $400,000 with minimal year-over-year fluctuation, consistent with broader regional trends in the Wilmington area.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees, vacation-home buyers, and those seeking a coastal lifestyle, given the high concentration of seniors and proximity to the beach.
Median prices moved down 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.9% · poverty 15.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical -0.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 28462
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is located in a coastal region of North Carolina, necessitating awareness of hurricane and flood risks common to the Atlantic seaboard.
Development is primarily driven by coastal residential demand and tourism, with limited large-scale industrial infrastructure reported within the ZIP.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Brunswick County, with additional municipal and special district levies applied based on specific parcel location.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 26.4 minutes.
The area features significant access to coastal amenities, including Holden Beach, local parks, and water-based recreational activities.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism and vacation-rental demand, which impacts year-round availability and pricing.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and service-sector industries supporting the coastal population.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with limited public transit infrastructure serving this coastal area.
Parcels are subject to Brunswick County tax levies and potentially specific municipal or utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums in this coastal ZIP are subject to higher rates due to wind and flood hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 28462.
- Tropical Adventure Mini Golf4.718.8 mi
- Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center4.116 mi
- American Fish Company4.719.5 mi
- The Pearl Golf Links4.217.2 mi
- Le Volte Oceanfront Dining & Venue4.815.2 mi
- Sea Trail Resort Villas4.416 mi
- Rivers Edge Golf Club4.57.5 mi
- Planet Fun & Starz Grille Family Entertainment and Bowling Center4.17.5 mi
- The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center4.911 mi
- Leopard's Chase Golf Links412.6 mi
- Green Swamp Preserve4.72.5 mi
- Oak Island Lighthouse4.619.8 mi
- Ingram Planetarium4.415.2 mi
- Museum of Coastal Carolina4.613.7 mi
- North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport4.719.7 mi
- Mary's Gone Wild4.38.8 mi
- Holden Beach RV Campground4.69.4 mi
- The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center4.911 mi
- Ocean Isle Beach Park4.712.6 mi
- Green Swamp Preserve4.72.5 mi
- The Point4.810.9 mi
- Morningstar Marinas Southport4.719.2 mi
- St James Properties4.114.7 mi
- St James Marina4.714.3 mi
- Holden Beach Marina4.810.2 mi
- Safe Harbor South Harbour Village4.717.4 mi
- Rivers Edge Golf Club4.57.5 mi
- Carolina National Golf Club4.17.2 mi
- Lockwood Folly Country Club4.110.5 mi
- The Links at Brick Landing3.711.8 mi
- Leopard's Chase Golf Links412.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Ocean Isle Beach Market Place4.612.9 mi
- Belk4.26.6 mi
- Heritage Fresh Market4.73.7 mi
- Holden Beach Seafood4.68.4 mi
- Dollar General4.14.1 mi
- Wilmington International Airport4.327.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular barrier island beach destination known for its family-friendly atmosphere.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.