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Leland, NC

Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28451.

Population

29,607

Land area

28.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,042

ZIP codes

1

Leland and its ZIP codes

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Leland at a glance

  • Leland is about 4.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 38th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • The median household income is $91,977, 27% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $398,900 (38% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,735 a month.

Local data for Leland, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Leland, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$91,977

Poverty rate

6.1%

Median home value

$398,900

Median rent

$1,735/mo

Homeownership

80.6%

Bachelor's or higher

43.7%

Median age

47.3

Average commute

24.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,024), German Americans (4,717), Italian Americans (2,313).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brunswick County. PPP loans are for Leland.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,523

43,201 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,262

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2B

FY 2026, $14,846 per person

Brunswick County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Leland, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.3%
  • Carpooled6.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home17.9%

Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Leland, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

526

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

18,204

21.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 36°F

65.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Leland, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.2%

U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.8%

U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

ZIP codes in Leland

1 in or overlapping Leland. Population shown

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Cities near Leland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BelvilleTown2.9 mi1.7
NavassaTown6.8 mi13.3
Silver LakeCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.5
WilmingtonCity7.6 mi51.4
HightsvilleCensus-designated place7.6 mi1.5
WrightsboroCensus-designated place9 mi11.1
Myrtle GroveCensus-designated place9.1 mi6.7
Sandy CreekTown10 mi1.4
Boiling Spring LakesCity10 mi24.1
Kings GrantCensus-designated place11 mi4.5
BoliviaTown11 mi0.6
Sea BreezeCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place11 mi2.4
Skippers CornerCensus-designated place12 mi7
NorthchaseCensus-designated place12 mi1.7
NorthwestCity12 mi7.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Leland, NC in?
Leland is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Leland, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Leland include 28451.
What is the population of Leland, NC?
About 29,607 people live in Leland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Leland?
Nearby places include Belville (2.9 mi), Navassa (6.8 mi), Silver Lake (7.2 mi), Wilmington (7.6 mi), Hightsville (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023