City

Claremont, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Catawba County  ·  North Carolina

👥10,920Population
💰$62,309Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$159,400Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 8.1%Asian: 6%Other: 2%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic6.2%
Black8.1%
Asian6.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,489 (39%)
Some College897 (14%)
Associates801 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,004 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,136 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 14%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College14.0%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,309 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$159,400 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units5,050
Vacant Units625

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
54%
About Claremont, NC

Claremont is a city in North Carolina, located in Catawba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,920 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Claremont is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,309 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Claremont is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Claremont is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.34%).

Claremont, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Claremont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28610 10,920 $62,309 $159,400 $867 4.1% 33.5% 75.8%