Caldwell County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 7 ZIP codes · 6 cities
7
ZIP codes
80,463
population (2021)
-3.1%
pop change since 2010
37027
FIPS code
Caldwell County ZIP code map
About Caldwell County
Caldwell County is located in North Carolina and contains 7 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 80,463 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.1% from 83,029 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Caldwell County is 37027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 80,463 |
| 2010 population | 83,029 |
| Change | -3.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37027 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Caldwell County
ZIP codes for Caldwell County, NC (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28611 | Collettsville | Caldwell | View map |
| 28630 | Granite Falls | Caldwell | View map |
| 28633 | Lenoir | Caldwell | View map |
| 28638 | Hudson | Caldwell | View map |
| 28645 | Lenoir | Caldwell | View map |
| 28661 | Patterson | Caldwell | View map |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss | Caldwell | View map |
Demographics & statistics
78,919
Population
44.6
Median age
$52,451
Median household income
$28,368
Per capita income
$121,200
Median home value
$560
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
28,013
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,314
Under 5
1,635
2,401
5–9
1,697
2,772
10–14
1,959
2,864
15–19
2,023
2,656
20–24
1,877
5,229
25–34
3,695
5,005
35–44
3,537
6,783
45–54
4,792
3,374
55–59
2,384
3,420
60–64
2,417
5,582
65–74
3,944
2,813
75–84
1,988
1,030
85+
728
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,824 | 15.5% |
| 18 and over | 63,095 | 84.5% |
| 65 and over | 16,085 | 27.2% |
| Median age | 44.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Black or African American
4.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,663 | 82.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,186 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 3,484 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,205 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 2,990 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 442 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
21.9%
$25k–$35k
12.9%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 21.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $52,451 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
27.0%
$300k–$500k
7.2%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,200 |
| Median rent / month | $560 |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 27.9% |
| Single-family detached | 76.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 36.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.4% |
| Electricity | 60.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.4% |
| Fuel oil | 13.4% |
| Wood | 7.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14,866 | 44.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,535 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,800 | 26.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,046 | 25.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,717 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11,742 | 43.4% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.3% | 16.8% |
| Married | 44.6% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.0% | 15.5% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.9%
Some HS, no diploma
12.2%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 780 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 803 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 7,269 | 35.2% |
| High school | 3,878 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,684 | 14.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
21.7%
Manufacturing
17.6%
Education & healthcare
14.6%
Agriculture & mining
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Construction
5.2%
Professional & management
4.9%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Other services
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.0% |
| Service | 12.0% |
| Sales & office | 34.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.7% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.8% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 13.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 19.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,369 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 74,970 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 1,253 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,051 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 76,577 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 76,130 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 60,103 | 75.7% |
| Foreign born | 447 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,342 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 800 | 31.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 20,935 | 26.5% |
| French | 9,032 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 7,826 | 9.9% |
| English | 1,240 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 633 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 121 | 0.2% |
| German | 118 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 76.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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