City

Conover, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Catawba County  ·  North Carolina

👥23,486Population
💰$55,690Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$208,400Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.5%Hispanic: 16.8%Black: 3.2%Asian: 5.6%Other: 4.1%Race
White69.5%
Hispanic16.8%
Black3.2%
Asian5.6%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma347 (2.5%)
HS Graduate4,850 (35.2%)
Some College1,811 (13.1%)
Associates1,924 (14%)
Bachelors1,824 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree3,036 (22%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,690 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$208,400 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units10,222
Vacant Units668

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Conover, NC

Conover is a city in North Carolina, located in Catawba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,486 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Conover is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,690 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Conover is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Conover is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Conover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28613 23,486 $55,690 $208,400 $822 4.7% 35.2% 74.0%