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28609

North Carolina · 6,615 residents · 45.665 sq mi
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ZIP 28609 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $245,900. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Catawba County, 28609 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$77,679
US average: $82,259
$245,900
US average: $376,019
21.0%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.6%
Age 65+
20.2%
45.6%
54.4%
2.25 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(5,183)
Black6.1%(403)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(613)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(416)
Diversity Score46.2%(3,058)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Catawba County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28601$67,817
28602$62,048
28610$65,722
28613$58,707
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28609?

ZIP code 28609 has about 6,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28609?

The typical household in ZIP code 28609 earns about $77,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28609 expensive?

In ZIP code 28609, the median home is worth about $245,900, and the typical rent is about $1,238 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28609?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28609 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28609?

About 9.3% of people in ZIP code 28609 live below the federal poverty line.

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