City

Newton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Catawba County  ·  North Carolina

👥25,681Population
💰$67,805Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$192,500Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.3%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 8.2%Asian: 4.6%Other: 5.1%Race
White69.3%
Hispanic12.4%
Black8.2%
Asian4.6%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma316 (1.9%)
HS Graduate4,947 (29.5%)
Some College2,765 (16.5%)
Associates2,858 (17%)
Bachelors2,391 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree3,494 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College16.5%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,805 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$192,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units10,958
Vacant Units754

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Newton, NC

Newton is a city in North Carolina, located in Catawba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,681 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Newton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,805 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Newton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newton is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28658 25,681 $67,805 $192,500 $933 5.0% 35.1% 75.2%