28650 ZIP Code — Maiden, NC

Catawba County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28650 is located in Maiden, North Carolina, within Catawba County. It covers approximately 48.63 square miles and serves a population of 12,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28650

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,007. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,219

population

48.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maiden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28658 Newton (6.8 mi) 28092 Lincolnton (8.2 mi) 28037 Denver (8.3 mi) 28080 Iron Station (8.7 mi) 28673 Sherrills Ford (9.5 mi) 28609 Catawba (10.4 mi) 28682 Terrell (11.2 mi) 28610 Claremont (11.2 mi) 28613 Conover (12 mi) 28006 Alexis (12.3 mi) 28168 Vale (14 mi) 28602 Hickory (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,219
Population density	251 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	48.63 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	35.5732
Longitude	-81.1601
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

12,219

Population

251

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$64,007

Median household income

$30,353

Per capita income

$180,100

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

4,482

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

173

Under 5

163

403

5–9

379

611

10–14

574

340

15–19

319

248

20–24

234

512

25–34

481

873

35–44

820

1,075

45–54

1,011

594

55–59

558

386

60–64

362

541

65–74

508

443

75–84

416

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,854	23.4%
18 and over	9,365	76.6%
65 and over	2,103	17.2%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 3%

Other race 2.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	11,245	88.9%
Hispanic or Latino	432	3.4%
Black or African American	375	3%
Other race	293	2.3%
Two or more races	209	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	97	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$64,007

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,100
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.2%
Electricity	78.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,873	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	208	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	610	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,087	22.8%
Households with children under 18	1,708	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,568	32.8%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	16.4%
Married	61.0%	58.7%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	1.8%	14.7%
Divorced	11.1%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	122	4.1%
Kindergarten	165	5.5%
Elementary school	1,528	51.1%
High school	870	29.1%
College / grad school	303	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.8%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Other services 7.1%

Professional & management 6.5%

Retail trade 5.6%

Construction 5.2%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Public administration 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 25.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	823	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,883	97.3%
Spanish	301	2.5%
Other Indo-European	301	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,951	97.8%
Born in same state	11,920	97.6%
Born in different state	8,587	70.3%
Foreign born	31	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	268	2.2%
Not a US citizen	158	59.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,634	21.6%
French	1,110	9.1%
Italian	620	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	88	0.7%
Polish	60	0.5%
Irish	55	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	93.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28650

What city is ZIP code 28650 in?

ZIP code 28650 is primarily assigned to Maiden, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28650 in?

ZIP code 28650 falls within Catawba County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28650 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 28650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28650 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 28650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28650?

The median home value in ZIP code 28650 is $180,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 28650?

ZIP code 28650 has an estimated population of 12,219 residents, with a density of 251 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28650 in?

ZIP code 28650 observes the EST timezone.