ZIP Code 28436 - Delco North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28436 is located in Delco North Carolina. Portions of 28436 are also in Ransom Township and Northwest Township. 28436 is entirely within Columbus County. Regionally, 28436 is located in the Wilmington Jacksonville Area.
ZIP Code 28436 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Delco |
| Primary County | Columbus County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,469 |
| Area Code(s) | 910 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28436 Map
28436 Demographics
28436 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28436 is White. The current unemployment level in 28436 is 3.5%.
| Population | 1,469 |
| Population Growth Rate | -17.65% |
| Population Density | 40 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 849 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,083 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $169,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.36% |
28436 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,193 | 69.36% |
| Black | 495 | 28.78% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.86% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28436 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 104 | 8.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 88 | 6.86% |
| High School Diploma | 522 | 40.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 39 | 3.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 62 | 4.83% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 306 | 23.85% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 9.12% |
| Masters Degree | 45 | 3.51% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
28436 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.27817154, -78.26384735 |
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| Region | Wilmington Jacksonville Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 37 Square Miles |
28436 Schools
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28436 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63h - Carolina Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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