Castle Hayne, North Carolina · ZIP 28429

Castle Hayne — ZIP 28429

Castle Hayne (28429) scores 45/100 — Below Average for North Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $371K.

Overall NeighborScore

DBelow Average

Tap a tab to compare 28429 against its city, state, or the nation.

Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency54%

Avg reading proficiency65%

Schools nearby3

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$371K

Median rent$2,161/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Wilmington, North CarolinaWilmingtonZIP 28405

55▲10 vs here

Wilmington, North CarolinaWilmingtonZIP 28411

55▲10 vs here

Wilmington, North CarolinaWilmingtonZIP 28401

52▲7 vs here

Wilmington, North CarolinaWilmingtonZIP 28403

55▲10 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$371K

Median Rent

$2,161/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,806

Violent Crime

751

Property Crime

5,055

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for New Hanover County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

	Grades
Castle Hayne Elementary	PK–05	531	62%	52%
Holly Shelter Middle	06–08	801	45%	48%
Wilmington Early College High	09–13	270	Not reported	95%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

9,083

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

86%

Median Age

43.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28429 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 28429 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28429 is approximately $371K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 28429 in Castle Hayne has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.