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Wilmington, North Carolina · ZIP 28403

Wilmington — ZIP 28403

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Wilmington (28403) scores 55/100 — Fair for Wilmington. 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 $402K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency41%
Avg reading proficiency50%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100
Typical home value$402K
Median rent$1,754/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

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$402K

Median Rent

$1,754/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
John T Hoggard High09–122,082
71%
71%
Roland-Grise Middle06–08878
57%
61%
Winter Park Model ElementaryKG–05311
57%
52%
Edwin A Alderman ElementaryKG–05255
47%
42%
College Park ElementaryKG–05470
35%
29%
Wilmington Preparatory AcademyKG–0891
27%
37%
Forest Hills Global ElementaryKG–05340
19%
19%
Wilmington School of the ArtsKG–07297
15%
45%
Isaac M Bear Early College High School09–12260Not 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.

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Demographics

Population

40,292

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

36%

Median Age

28.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28403 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 28403 has a school score of 67/100. 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 28403 is approximately $402K. 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 28403 in Wilmington has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. 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.