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28609

North Carolina · 6,615 residents · 45.7 sq mi
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ZIP 28609 is a ZIP code of 6,615 people in Catawba County. 85% of homes are owner-occupied. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 1%. Median home value sits at $245,900. Getting to work takes 32 minutes on average. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Catawba County, 28609 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$77,679
US average: $82,259
$36,666
US average: $44,673
$245,900
US average: $376,019
21.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
45.7 sq mi
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)
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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