Blended score for ZIP 28403'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.

Walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

15.0 / 20 -- Above average 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

Dr John Codington Elem

4.4 mi away · Grades 0-5

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: 454
Student:teacher ratio: 15.1:1
District: New Hanover County Schools

Middle

Williston Middle

3.22 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

1.9

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

State rating: F (2025)

Enrollment: 698
Student:teacher ratio: 12.7:1
District: New Hanover County Schools

High

Isaac M Bear Early College High School

0.14 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

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

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 230
Student:teacher ratio: 23.0:1
District: New Hanover County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Wilmington, from Wilmington International Airport.

52°F

Clear

Cities near 28403

Wilmington · all of Wilmington Castle Hayne · 7.6 mi Leland · 10.5 mi Carolina Beach · 12.2 mi Hampstead · 18.1 mi Southport · 20.4 mi Bolivia · 24 mi

ZIP codes near 28403

28405 (Wilmington) · 2.6 mi 28401 (Wilmington) · 3.6 mi 28480 (Wrightsville Beach) · 4.9 mi 28409 (Wilmington) · 5 mi 28412 (Wilmington) · 6.3 mi 28429 (Castle Hayne) · 7 mi 28411 (Wilmington) · 7.4 mi 28479 (Winnabow) · 10.6 mi

ZIP 28403 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28403 right now?+

There are currently 227 active listings in ZIP 28403, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28403?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28403 is $369,900. Homes are spending an average of 86 days on market.

Is ZIP 28403's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28403 have risen 3.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28403?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28403 are Not In Subdivision, Carleton Place, Other.

What schools serve ZIP 28403?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28403's center are Dr John Codington Elem, Williston Middle, Isaac M Bear Early College High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28403 walkable?+

ZIP 28403's center has a walkability score of 75 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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