Catawba County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 10 ZIP codes · 8 cities
10
ZIP codes
161,723
population (2021)
+4.8%
pop change since 2010
37035
FIPS code
Catawba County ZIP code map
About Catawba County
Catawba County is located in North Carolina and contains 10 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 161,723 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.8% from 154,358 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Catawba County is 37035.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 161,723 |
| 2010 population | 154,358 |
| Change | +4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37035 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Catawba County
ZIP codes for Catawba County, NC (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28601 | Hickory | Catawba | View map |
| 28602 | Hickory | Catawba | View map |
| 28603 | Hickory | Catawba | View map |
| 28609 | Catawba | Catawba | View map |
| 28610 | Claremont | Catawba | View map |
| 28613 | Conover | Catawba | View map |
| 28650 | Maiden | Catawba | View map |
| 28658 | Newton | Catawba | View map |
| 28673 | Sherrills Ford | Catawba | View map |
| 28682 | Terrell | Catawba | View map |
Demographics & statistics
168,759
Population
41.3
Median age
$63,057
Median household income
$34,684
Per capita income
$248,800
Median home value
$941
Median monthly rent
76.8%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
55,435
Housing units
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4,324
Under 5
4,451
4,737
5–9
4,875
5,398
10–14
5,556
5,279
15–19
5,433
5,164
20–24
5,315
10,307
25–34
10,608
9,729
35–44
10,012
11,290
45–54
11,620
6,185
55–59
6,366
5,369
60–64
5,526
9,156
65–74
9,422
4,630
75–84
4,765
1,598
85+
1,644
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 36,060 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 132,699 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 31,215 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
4.1%
Other race
3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131,697 | 73% |
| Black or African American | 12,568 | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,573 | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 9,253 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 7,345 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 7,119 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 753 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $63,057 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
20.0%
$300k–$500k
17.7%
$500k–$1M
12.3%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,800 |
| Median rent / month | $941 |
| Owner occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter occupied | 23.2% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
| Single-family detached | 72.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 15.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 34.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.4% |
| Electricity | 77.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 33,476 | 55.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,767 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11,435 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 17,877 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 20,467 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22,589 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 20.2% |
| Married | 59.2% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,056 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,929 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 15,848 | 48.6% |
| High school | 8,699 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 7,935 | 17.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.4%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Retail trade
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Professional & management
7.3%
Other services
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Construction
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Public administration
2.8%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 13.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 23.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
17.1%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
19.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 17.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9,363 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.3% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 159,984 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 7,148 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,863 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 430 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 1,855 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 157,270 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 155,969 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 110,768 | 64.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,301 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,489 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,982 | 54.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 23,395 | 13.9% |
| French | 18,792 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 13,962 | 8.3% |
| English | 2,039 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 710 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 342 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 295 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 196 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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