28436 ZIP Code — Delco, NC

Columbus County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28436 is located in Delco, North Carolina, within Columbus County. It covers approximately 43.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28436

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $72,540. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28436 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,469

population

43.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28423 Bolton (8 mi) 28456 Riegelwood (8.3 mi) 28451 Leland (9.2 mi) 28435 Currie (13.6 mi) 28479 Winnabow (14.7 mi) 28462 Supply (15.1 mi) 28450 Lake Waccamaw (15.7 mi) 28448 Kelly (16.3 mi) 28401 Wilmington (16.7 mi) 28421 Atkinson (16.9 mi) 28420 Ash (17.5 mi) 28434 Council (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,469
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	43.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.2722
Longitude	-78.2621
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,469

Population

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$72,540

Median household income

$25,816

Per capita income

$146,900

Median home value

$1,074

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

407

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

107

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

158

25–34

133

187

35–44

157

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	384	26.1%
18 and over	1,085	73.9%
65 and over	97	6.6%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.4%

Black or African American 14%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,220	82.4%
Black or African American	208	14%
Two or more races	32	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	59.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	27.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	11.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
Median income	$72,540

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,900
Median rent / month	$1,074
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	10.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	87.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	61	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	100	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	80	18.0%
Households with children under 18	185	41.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	18.2%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	31.0%
Married	42.5%	46.6%
Separated	0.0%	5.9%
Widowed	2.5%	7.1%
Divorced	11.5%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.6%
Kindergarten	27	7.0%
Elementary school	248	63.9%
High school	44	11.3%
College / grad school	59	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.1%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Education & healthcare 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	28.7%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.6%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	15.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	23.8%
No insurance	26.1%
Uninsured under 19	23.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,450	98.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,469	100.0%
Born in same state	1,469	100.0%
Born in different state	1,347	91.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	6.7%
French	90	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	89.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28436

What city is ZIP code 28436 in?

ZIP code 28436 is primarily assigned to Delco, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28436 in?

ZIP code 28436 falls within Columbus County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28436?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28436 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 28436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28436?

The median home value in ZIP code 28436 is $146,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 28436?

ZIP code 28436 has an estimated population of 1,469 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28436 in?

ZIP code 28436 observes the EST timezone.