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Ogden, NC
Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28411.
Population
8,249
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,823
ZIP codes
1
Ogden and its ZIP codes
Ogden at a glance
- Ogden is about 8.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 115th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $121,338, 68% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $463,700 (61% above North Carolina) and median rent is $2,867 a month.
Local data for Ogden, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ogden, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,338
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$463,700
Median rent
$2,867/mo
Homeownership
88.6%
Bachelor's or higher
49.5%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,694), German Americans (1,127), Polish Americans (508).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Hanover County. PPP loans are for Ogden.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,281
131,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,550 per person
How people get to work
Ogden, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home27.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ogden, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
672
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12,808
14.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
60.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ogden, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Ogden
1 in or overlapping Ogden. Population shown
Cities near Ogden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BayshoreCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Porters NeckCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 5.4 |
| MurraysvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Wrightsville BeachTown | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Kings GrantCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.5 |
| NorthchaseCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.4 |
| WilmingtonCity | 7.1 mi | 51.4 |
| HampsteadCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 20.2 |
| WrightsboroCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 11.1 |
| HightsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Skippers CornerCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 7 |
| Castle HayneCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Myrtle GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| BelvilleTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ogden, NC in?
- Ogden is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Ogden, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ogden include 28411.
- What is the population of Ogden, NC?
- About 8,249 people live in Ogden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ogden?
- Nearby places include Bayshore (1.8 mi), Porters Neck (2.6 mi), Murraysville (3.2 mi), Wrightsville Beach (3.6 mi), Kings Grant (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023