City

Delco, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,145Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$190,500Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.6%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 14.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White70.6%
Hispanic10.4%
Black14.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
19%
18–24
21%
25–44
38%
45–64
15%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.38
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.3%)
HS Graduate471 (44.8%)
Some College195 (18.6%)
Associates55 (5.2%)
Bachelors191 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree125 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College18.6%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$190,500 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,131/mo
Total Housing Units687
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Delco, NC

Delco is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,145 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Delco is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Delco is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,131 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delco is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28436 2,145 $66,250 $190,500 $1,131 9.2% 30.1% 65.1%