Blended score for ZIP 28428's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

Highly walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

17.3 / 20 -- Most walkable

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Carolina Beach Elementary

0.47 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 409
Student:teacher ratio: 14.6:1
District: New Hanover County Schools

Middle

Charles P Murray Middle

4.48 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.7

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 832
Student:teacher ratio: 16.6:1
District: New Hanover County Schools

High

Eugene Ashley High

4.47 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.7

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,931
Student:teacher ratio: 18.2:1
District: New Hanover County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Carolina Beach, from Brunswick County Airport.

72°F

Clear

Cities near 28428

Carolina Beach · all of Carolina Beach Southport · 11.2 mi Wilmington · 12.2 mi Bald Head Island · 13.2 mi Oak Island · 16 mi Leland · 16.3 mi Bolivia · 18.2 mi

ZIP codes near 28428

28449 (Kure Beach) · 3.2 mi 28412 (Wilmington) · 6.9 mi 28409 (Wilmington) · 7.9 mi 28461 (Southport) · 10.9 mi 28479 (Winnabow) · 11.8 mi 28403 (Wilmington) · 12.9 mi 28480 (Wrightsville Beach) · 13.6 mi 28401 (Wilmington) · 14.1 mi

ZIP 28428 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28428 right now?+

There are currently 251 active listings in ZIP 28428, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28428?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28428 is $599,900. Homes are spending an average of 119 days on market.

Is ZIP 28428's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28428 have held steady 0.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28428?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28428 are Not In Subdivision, Wilmington Beach, Other.

What schools serve ZIP 28428?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28428's center are Carolina Beach Elementary, Charles P Murray Middle, Eugene Ashley High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28428 walkable?+

ZIP 28428's center has a walkability score of 87 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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