Updated May 2026 · Redfin · 3-month window
28401 Real Estate Market Update: Wilmington, NC, May 2026
The latest housing-market numbers for ZIP code 28401 in Wilmington, North Carolina, for May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. ZIP-level figures are a rolling three-month window.
| Metric | Value | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $389K | ▲ +2.4% | ▲ +12.4% |
| Days on market | 65 | ▲ +3.2% | ▲ +150.0% |
| Homes for sale | 187 | ▲ +5.1% | ▲ +13.3% |
| Sale-to-list | 97.2% | ▼ -0.6% | ▲ +0.1% |
| Homes sold | 113 | ▲ +7.6% | ▼ -4.2% |
Figures from the Redfin Data Center ZIP-code tracker (rolling 3-month window, not seasonally adjusted). Verify against your MLS before posting. Not a valuation for a specific home.
What the 28401 numbers say
Prices in Wilmington's 28401 ZIP are still climbing. The median sale price reached $389,000, up 12.4% year over year. The market has loosened: a typical listing now takes around 65 days to go under contract, with sellers getting 97.2% of list price.
Based on 113 recent sales, 28401 is currently an active market.
What this means if you sell in 28401
Use these figures to set expectations early. Lead a listing appointment with the median price and the 65-day pace, show the year-over-year direction, and frame 28401 as an active market. Buyers and sellers trust an agent who knows their exact ZIP, not just the metro average.
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- What is the median home price in ZIP 28401 (Wilmington, NC)?
- As of May 2026, the median sale price in ZIP 28401 is $389,000 (+12.4% year over year), per the Redfin Data Center. Figures are a rolling 3-month window for this ZIP code.
- Is ZIP 28401 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
- ZIP 28401 is currently an active market, based on a 97.2% sale-to-list ratio, about 65 days on market for May 2026.
- How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28401?
- A typical listing in 28401 goes under contract in about 65 days as of May 2026. Always verify against your local MLS before quoting figures to clients.
- Where does this 28401 market data come from?
- All figures come from the Redfin Data Center ZIP-code market tracker, a rolling 3-month window refreshed monthly. LOKAL turns them into a ready-to-post carousel, story and square graphic. LOKAL is not affiliated with Redfin.
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Data: Redfin · Redfin Data Center (ZIP-code market tracker). Figures are a ZIP-level 3-month snapshot, not a valuation for a specific home.