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28602

North Carolina · 31,113 residents · 70.661 sq mi
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ZIP 28602 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $212,900. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Catawba County, 28602 ranks 8th by median household income.

$62,048
US average: $82,259
$212,900
US average: $376,019
20.3%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.1%
Age 65+
16.9%
49.5%
50.5%
2.56 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(20,703)
Black13.2%(4,115)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(3,604)
Asian5.3%(1,639)
Other3.4%(1,052)
Diversity Score65.3%(20,317)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Catawba County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28601$67,817
28609$77,679
28610$65,722
28613$58,707
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28602?

ZIP code 28602 has about 31,113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28602?

The typical household in ZIP code 28602 earns about $62,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28602 expensive?

In ZIP code 28602, the median home is worth about $212,900, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28602?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28602 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28602?

About 16.8% of people in ZIP code 28602 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024