City

Columbia, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Tyrrell County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,206Population
💰$41,607Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$132,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 34.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.9%Race
White52.0%
Hispanic10.5%
Black34.1%
Asian0.9%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.6%)
HS Graduate810 (40.4%)
Some College384 (19.1%)
Associates357 (17.8%)
Bachelors117 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree327 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College19.1%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,607 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$132,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$612/mo
Total Housing Units1,893
Vacant Units558

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Columbia, NC

Columbia is a city in North Carolina, located in Tyrrell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,206 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Columbia is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,607 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Columbia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $612 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbia is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27925 3,206 $41,607 $132,400 $612 5.2% 22.1% 77.2%