Catawba County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes
Catawba County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 9 ZIP codes — population 169,666 — avg. income $73,244 — avg. home value $273,089. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Catawba County demographics
Catawba County, North Carolina covers 9 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 169,666.
Median household income in Catawba County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Catawba County, North Carolina is about $73,244 — about 10% above the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 3% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 28673 (Lake Norman of Catawba) is near the top at about $99,036, while 28613 (Conover) is near the bottom at about $55,690.
Housing in Catawba County
For housing in Catawba County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $273,089 and the average median rent is about $777.
The most populous ZIP is 28601 (Hickory) with about 52,839 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Catawba County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28601 | Hickory | Catawba County | NC | 52,839 | $67,839 | $236,100 |
| 28602 | Hickory | Catawba County | NC | 29,273 | $56,031 | $180,300 |
| 28658 | Newton | Catawba County | NC | 25,681 | $67,805 | $192,500 |
| 28613 | Conover | Catawba County | NC | 23,486 | $55,690 | $208,400 |
| 28650 | Maiden | Catawba County | NC | 13,082 | $71,784 | $209,800 |
| 28610 | Claremont | Catawba County | NC | 10,920 | $62,309 | $159,400 |
| 28609 | Catawba | Catawba County | NC | 6,617 | $81,756 | $229,000 |
| 28673 | Lake Norman of Catawba | Catawba County | NC | 6,339 | $99,036 | $447,200 |
| 28682 | Lake Norman of Catawba | Catawba County | NC | 1,429 | $96,949 | $595,100 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Catawba County?
Catawba County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 169,666 across 9 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Catawba County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Catawba County, North Carolina is about $73,244, about 10% above the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 3% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $273,089. Among ZIPs with data, 28673 (Lake Norman of Catawba) is near the top ($99,036) and 28613 (Conover) is near the bottom ($55,690).
How many ZIP codes are in Catawba County?
Catawba County, North Carolina includes 9 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Catawba County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Catawba County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.