| ZIP Code | 28436 |
|---|---|
| City | Delco |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Columbus County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 44 ft |
| Latitude | 34.246636 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.283897 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.38 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.1% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.2% ▲ 88% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 471 (44.8%) |
| Some College | 195 (18.6%) |
| Associates | 55 (5.2%) |
| Bachelors | 191 (18.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 125 (11.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,250 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,500 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,131/mo ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 687 |
| Vacant Units | 53 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 687 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 53 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.38 |
ZIP code 28436 is located in Delco, North Carolina, within Columbus County. With a population of 2,145, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 28436 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28436 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,131 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 28436 is primarily White (70.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28436 stands at 9.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 28436 in Delco, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,145 residents, a median household income of $66,250, and a median home value of $190,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.