City

Drexel, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Burke County  ·  North Carolina

👥457Population
💰$40,000Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$201,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓17.8%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊18.3%Unemployment▲ 274% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Black: 9.9%Asian: 8.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White77.9%
Black9.9%
Asian8.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
50%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads17.8% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment18.3% ▲ 274% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (7.7%)
HS Graduate153 (40.6%)
Some College35 (9.3%)
Associates93 (24.7%)
Bachelors31 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree36 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 7.7%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS7.7%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College9.3%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.4%Renter: 56.6%Tenure
Owner43.4%
Renter56.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$201,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$590/mo
Total Housing Units192
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Drexel, NC

Drexel is a city in North Carolina, located in Burke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 457 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Drexel is a lower-income community. The median household income of $40,000 is below the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Drexel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $590 per month.

The population of Drexel is less-educated. 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Drexel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28619 457 $40,000 $201,000 $590 18.3% 17.8% 43.4%