City

Kelly, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bladen County  ·  North Carolina

👥901Population
💰$51,377Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$130,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.5%Black: 55.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White30.5%
Black55.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
25%
25–44
32%
45–64
12%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
HS Graduate188 (34.9%)
Some College136 (25.3%)
Associates105 (19.5%)
Bachelors98 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree11 (2%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 25.3%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 2%Edu
HS Grad34.9%
Some College25.3%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate2.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
52%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,377 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$130,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units539
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
31%
$100k–$150k
9%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
68%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
66%
About Kelly, NC

Kelly is a city in North Carolina, located in Bladen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 901 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Kelly is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,377 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kelly is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kelly is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (55.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kelly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28448 901 $51,377 $130,400 2.1% 20.3% 76.5%