28658 ZIP Code – Newton, North Carolina
Located in Newton, North Carolina, ZIP code 28658 is a large ZIP code within Catawba County with a population of approximately 25,561 residents. At $62,265, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $168,400, below the national average, with 77.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $872 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing).
At 5.0%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 19.3%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28650, 28613, 28602.
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ZIP 28658 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28658 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $168k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $872 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28650 – Maiden
- 28613 – Conover
- 28602 – Hickory
- 28610 – Claremont
- 28092 – Lincolnton
- 28601 – Hickory
- 28609 – Catawba
- 28637 – Hildebran
- 28168 – Vale
- 28673 – Sherrills Ford
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28650 | MAIDEN | 12,219 | $64,007 |
| 28613 | CONOVER | 23,916 | $55,261 |
| 28602 | HICKORY | 29,298 | $53,180 |
| 28610 | CLAREMONT | 10,902 | $68,906 |
| 28092 | LINCOLNTON | 41,002 | $59,979 |