| ZIP Code | 28609 |
|---|---|
| City | Catawba |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Catawba County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 827 ft |
| Latitude | 35.678451 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.057418 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,468 (33.7%) |
| Some College | 791 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 623 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 596 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 841 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,756 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,000 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,090/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,264 |
| Vacant Units | 448 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,264 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 448 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 28609 is located in Catawba, North Carolina, within Catawba County. With a population of 6,617, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.4 years. Economically, 28609 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,756 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28609 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $229,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,090 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 28609 is primarily White (78.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.7%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28609 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 28609 in Catawba, NC is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,617 residents, a median household income of $81,756, and a median home value of $229,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.