ZIP 28403

Wilmington, NC

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

ZIP 28403 covers 27 tracked apartment buildings totaling 5,146 units in Wilmington, NC, with an average asking rent of $1,563 — close to the national median for this ZIP code. Asking rents span $715 to $2,630 across the available inventory. Occupancy of 92.8% is in line with a healthy stabilized market.

The for-sale market in this ZIP code shows a median asking price of $495,000 ($356 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 109 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 113 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Wilmington shows an average loan amount of $480,463 at an average interest rate of 6.79%. 6,304 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this ZIP code snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Tracked since 2025-09-05
Avg Rent
$1,563
$715 – $2,630
Buildings
27
Total Units
5,146
Est. Occupancy
92.8%
369 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
3
1980-1999
10
2000-2014
6
2015+
8

Largest Buildings

PropertyUnitsBuiltAvg Rent
Harbor Station TownhomesN/A1981$1,217
Avalon of Wilmington4572007$1,614
The Reserve at Forest Hills3722000$1,442
The Willow3641987$1,667
Hawthorne at New Centre3011998$1,311
Wilmington Commons Apartments2911992$1,084
Clear Run2881985$1,715
Headwaters at Autumn Hall2862013$2,138
The Helmsman2622023$1,765
Forest Hills2601967$1,558
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Median Asking Price
$495,000
Median Size
1,617 sqft
Price per Sqft
$356
Avg Days on Market
109 days
Active Listings
113

Home Type Breakdown

Single Family54%(61)
Townhome25.7%(29)
Condo20.4%(23)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$480,463
Avg Property Value
$640,236
Avg Applicant Income
$206,242
Denial Rate
9.2%
Avg Interest Rate
6.79%
Originations
6,304

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional86.7%
FHA6.8%
VA6.4%
USDA0.1%