City

Olin, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Iredell County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,813Population
💰$74,403Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$189,500Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.7%Black: 14.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White82.7%
Black14.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma67 (4.1%)
HS Graduate752 (45.5%)
Some College312 (18.9%)
Associates197 (11.9%)
Bachelors213 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree110 (6.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 6.7%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College18.9%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate6.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,403 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$189,500 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units1,138
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Olin, NC

Olin is a city in North Carolina, located in Iredell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,813 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Olin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,403 is near the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Olin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olin is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28660 2,813 $74,403 $189,500 $921 5.1% 19.6% 76.0%