ZIP Code 28449: Kure Beach, North Carolina
ZIP code 28449 covers part or all of Kure Beach in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its reference point is at latitude 33.9927 and longitude -77.9099 (33°59'33.7"N 77°54'35.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 28449
28449 is the only ZIP code listed for Kure Beach, NC in our directory.
Across New Hanover County there are 15 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 28428 in Carolina Beach, NC, about 3.1 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 28449 |
|---|---|
| City | Kure Beach |
| County | New Hanover County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 33.9927 |
| Longitude | -77.9099 |
| DMS | 33°59'33.7"N 77°54'35.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 28428 (Carolina Beach, 3.1 mi) |
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Map of ZIP Code 28449
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ZIP Codes Near 28449
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 28449, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 28449, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Carolina Beach, NC (3.1 mi north), Wilmington, NC (7.4 mi northeast) and Southport, NC (7.5 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Carolina Beach, NC – 3.1 mi north
- Wilmington, NC – 7.4 mi northeast
- Southport, NC – 7.5 mi west
- Oak Island, NC – 13 mi southwest
- Winnabow, NC – 14 mi northwest
- Bolivia, NC – 15 mi west
- Wrightsville Beach, NC – 17 mi northeast
Schools Near Kure Beach, NC
If you are moving to ZIP code 28449, check the school district serving Kure Beach and New Hanover County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 28449 may also use facilities in nearby Carolina Beach, Wilmington and Southport.
Shopping and Dining in Kure Beach
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Kure Beach, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 28449.
To research local history, try searching for New Hanover County records and archives along with the name Kure Beach.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 28449, Carolina Beach lies about 3.1 mi to the north, Wilmington lies about 7.4 mi to the northeast, Southport lies about 7.5 mi to the west, Oak Island lies about 13 mi to the southwest and Winnabow lies about 14 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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- Photo 1 (“Kure Beach”): Johnmcmains, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings from Carolina Beach, North Carolina - Large Letter Postcard (8502254957)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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