ZIP Code | 28609 |
ZIP Code Name | Catawba |
Primary County | Catawba County |
ZIP Code Type | Standard |
Population (2021) | 5,630 |
Area Code(s) | 828 |
Current Time | EDT |
28609 is a United States ZIP Code located in Catawba North Carolina. Portions of 28609 are also in Lake Norman of Catawba and Catawba Township and Caldwell Township and Fallstown Township and Mountain Creek Township and Clines Township. 28609 is entirely within Catawba County. 28609 is within Metro Charlotte.
28609 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 28609 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28609 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28609 is White. The current unemployment level in 28609 is 3.7%.
Population | 5,630 |
Population Growth Rate | -4.45% |
Population Density | 119 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 2,189 |
Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
Median Houshold Income (2021) | $59,710 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $67,650 |
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 3.7% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 91.19% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 79.73% |
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
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White | 5,168 | 91.19% |
Black | 337 | 5.95% |
Hispanic | 161 | 2.84% |
Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White | 991 | 83.84% |
Black | 54 | 4.57% |
Hispanic | 113 | 9.56% |
Asian | 21 | 1.78% |
Native American | 2 | 0.17% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Less Than 1 Year of College | 359 | 10.95% |
Bachelor Degree | 574 | 17.51% |
High School Diploma | 1,105 | 33.7% |
No High School Diploma | 59 | 1.8% |
GED or Alternate | 248 | 7.56% |
1 or More Years of College | 438 | 13.36% |
Associates Degree | 357 | 10.89% |
Masters Degree | 115 | 3.51% |
Professional Degree | 1 | 0.03% |
Doctorate Degree | 16 | 0.49% |
Coordinates | 35.67759705,-81.05385590 |
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Region | Metro Charlotte |
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
Area | 48 Square Miles |
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