ZIP Code 28401: Wilmington, NC
ZIP code 28401 is assigned to Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its reference point is at latitude 34.2726 and longitude -77.9633 (34°16'21.4"N 77°57'47.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 28401
Wilmington has 12 ZIP codes in our directory, and New Hanover County has 15.
North Carolina has 1,115 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 28429 in Castle Hayne, about 4.6 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 28401 |
|---|---|
| Place | Wilmington |
| County | New Hanover County |
| State | North Carolina |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 34.2726 |
| Longitude | -77.9633 |
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Map of ZIP Code 28401
Map centred on 34.2726, -77.9633. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Wilmington, North Carolina
Video: Wilmington, North Carolina
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ZIP Codes Near 28401
These 12 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 28401, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 28401, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Castle Hayne – 4.6 mi northeast
- Leland – 5.4 mi west
- Winnabow – 9.7 mi southwest
- Wrightsville Beach – 10 mi east
- Rocky Point – 11 mi north
- Currie – 14 mi northwest
- Carolina Beach – 17 mi south
- Delco – 17 mi west
- Riegelwood – 18 mi west
- Hampstead – 19 mi northeast
- Burgaw – 19 mi north
- Kure Beach – 20 mi south
Schools Near Wilmington
If you are moving to ZIP code 28401, check with the education authority that serves Wilmington, New Hanover County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Castle Hayne, Leland and Winnabow widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Wilmington, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider North Carolina area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Wilmington can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Castle Hayne, Leland and Winnabow.
Shopping and Dining in Wilmington
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 28401, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Wilmington, North Carolina can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of New Hanover County along with the name Wilmington.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 28401, Castle Hayne lies about 4.6 mi to the northeast, Leland lies about 5.4 mi to the west, Winnabow lies about 9.7 mi to the southwest, Wrightsville Beach lies about 10 mi to the east and Rocky Point lies about 11 mi to the north in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Wilmington show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 28401
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“SUT BRUNSWICK COUNTY OAK ISLAND FROM N901AN (7169609277)”): Eric Salard, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings from Carolina Beach, North Carolina, Carolina's Playground - Large Letter Postcard (5542859915)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Laughing-gull”): Ben Keen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Doherty-Entry-1985”): Steven Cofer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Yaupon Beach Pier - panoramio”): James Roberts (Jampp…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Wilmington North Carolina | Best Things to Do | Travel Guide” by Where Next Travel, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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