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Wrightsboro, NC

Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28405, 28429.

Population

6,287

Land area

11.1sq mi

People per sq mi

565

ZIP codes

2

Wrightsboro and its ZIP codes

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Wrightsboro at a glance

  • Wrightsboro is about 2.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 142nd most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • Households here earn a median of $78,450 a year, 8% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,700 (11% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,250 a month.

Local data for Wrightsboro, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wrightsboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$78,450

Poverty rate

10.7%

Median home value

$255,700

Median rent

$1,250/mo

Homeownership

78.0%

Bachelor's or higher

25.9%

Median age

38.0

Average commute

21.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (892), German Americans (586), Scottish Americans (219).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Hanover County. PPP loans are for Wrightsboro.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.4 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

New Hanover County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone85.9%
  • Carpooled4.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home7.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wrightsboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wrightsboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.5%

U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Wrightsboro

2 in or overlapping Wrightsboro. Population shown

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Cities near Wrightsboro

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HightsvilleCensus-designated place1.6 mi1.5
Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place2.2 mi2.4
Skippers CornerCensus-designated place2.8 mi7
NorthchaseCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.7
Kings GrantCensus-designated place3.7 mi4.5
Castle HayneCensus-designated place4.9 mi4.8
MurraysvilleCensus-designated place4.9 mi8.6
NavassaTown5.8 mi13.3
BelvilleTown6.1 mi1.7
WilmingtonCity6.9 mi51.4
BayshoreCensus-designated place7.1 mi2.4
OgdenCensus-designated place7.6 mi4.5
LelandTown9 mi28.4
Wrightsville BeachTown9 mi1.4
Porters NeckCensus-designated place9.1 mi5.4
Silver LakeCensus-designated place10 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wrightsboro, NC in?
Wrightsboro is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Wrightsboro, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wrightsboro include 28405, 28429.
What is the population of Wrightsboro, NC?
About 6,287 people live in Wrightsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wrightsboro?
Nearby places include Hightsville (1.6 mi), Blue Clay Farms (2.2 mi), Skippers Corner (2.8 mi), Northchase (3.1 mi), Kings Grant (3.7 mi).

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