Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,829 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 31,060 (29%) |
| Some College | 14,416 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 17,013 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 14,735 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 28,167 (26.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,017 ▼ 13% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,708 ▼ 21% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $910/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 75,405 |
| Vacant Units | 7,194 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Catawba County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 169,666 residents. With a median age of 41.28, it is a middle-aged county.
Catawba County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,016 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Catawba County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $219,708 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $909. Homeownership rates are high at 73.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Catawba County are primarily White (73.76%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Catawba County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28609 | Catawba | 6,617 | $81,756 | $229,000 | $1,090 | 1.9% | 32.9% |
| 28610 | Claremont | 10,920 | $62,309 | $159,400 | $867 | 4.1% | 33.5% |
| 28613 | Conover | 23,486 | $55,690 | $208,400 | $822 | 4.7% | 35.2% |
| 28601 | Hickory | 52,839 | $67,839 | $236,100 | $951 | 4.0% | 48.2% |
| 28602 | Hickory | 29,273 | $56,031 | $180,300 | $830 | 3.6% | 32.7% |
| 28650 | Maiden | 13,082 | $71,784 | $209,800 | $793 | 2.1% | 37.1% |
| 28658 | Newton | 25,681 | $67,805 | $192,500 | $933 | 5.0% | 35.1% |
| 28673 | Sherrills Ford | 6,339 | $99,036 | $447,200 | $1,157 | 3.9% | 57.2% |
| 28682 | Terrell | 1,429 | $96,949 | $595,100 | $1,519 | 1.9% | 63.1% |