City

Calypso, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Duplin County  ·  North Carolina

👥440Population
💰$43,828Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂28.7Median Age
🏠$100,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.9%Hispanic: 19.6%Black: 29.1%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White48.9%
Hispanic19.6%
Black29.1%
Asian1.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
20%
25–44
30%
45–64
13%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (4.6%)
HS Graduate76 (31.9%)
Some College48 (20.2%)
Associates47 (19.7%)
Bachelors13 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree43 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College20.2%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.7%Renter: 52.3%Tenure
Owner47.7%
Renter52.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,828 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$100,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units205
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Calypso, NC

Calypso is a city in North Carolina, located in Duplin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 440 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.7 years.

Economically, Calypso is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,828 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Calypso is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month.

The population of Calypso is less-educated. 23.5% 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 48.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Calypso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28325 440 $43,828 $100,000 $805 6.5% 23.5% 47.7%