City

Bolton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,477Population
💰$45,556Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$120,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 131% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.9% Female 42.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.3%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 27.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 12.2%Race
White30.3%
Hispanic2.8%
Black27.8%
Asian0.3%
Other12.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
14%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 131% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.1%)
HS Graduate609 (41.1%)
Some College230 (15.5%)
Associates268 (18.1%)
Bachelors239 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree118 (8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College15.5%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,556 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$120,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$939/mo
Total Housing Units982
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Bolton, NC

Bolton is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,477 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Bolton is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,556 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bolton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $939 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bolton is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 30.3%.

Bolton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Bolton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28423 2,477 $45,556 $120,600 $939 11.3% 24.1% 85.4%