28609 ZIP Code – Catawba, North Carolina
28609 is a ZIP code serving Catawba, North Carolina in Catawba County with a population of approximately 5,504 residents. The median household income is $73,359 — above the North Carolina average and near the national average. The median home value of $213,200 is below the national average, with 84.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,046, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing).
At 1.9%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 10.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 42.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28673, 28610, 28682.
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ZIP 28609 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28609 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,504 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $213k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,046 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28673 – Sherrills Ford
- 28610 – Claremont
- 28682 – Terrell
- 28677 – Statesville
- 28650 – Maiden
- 28613 – Conover
- 28166 – Troutman
- 28658 – Newton
- 28678 – Stony Point
- 28117 – Mooresville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28673 | SHERRILLS FORD | 6,731 | $94,080 |
| 28610 | CLAREMONT | 10,902 | $68,906 |
| 28682 | TERRELL | 1,456 | $92,923 |
| 28677 | STATESVILLE | 36,369 | $55,940 |
| 28650 | MAIDEN | 12,219 | $64,007 |