| Official Zip Code Name | Claremont |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Catawba |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Current Population: | 9913 |
| Racial Majority: | White 84.16% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 69.3% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.4% |
| Median Household Income | $50537 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $47200 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 879 - 1007 ft. |
| Area | 38 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.73435000, -81.13837900 |
The current unemployment level in 28610 is 5.4% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.9% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 5.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28610 increased to 9913 from 8620 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28610 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28610 public schools is White. 57.5% of students in 28610 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8922 | 84.16% | 8369 | +7% |
| Black Or African American | 868 | 8.19% | 530 | +64% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 2.83% | 459 | -35% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 5 | 0.05% | 24 | -79% |
| Asian | 392 | 3.7% | 400 | -2% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% | 2 | +50% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.14% | 17 | -12% |
| Two Or More Races | 112 | 0.91% | 112 | -14% |
| White | 69.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9913 | 8620 |
| Male Population | 49.80% | |
| Female Population | 50.20% | |
| Total Households | 3773 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 57.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $50537 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 49.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 13.10% |
| 28610 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 10 | Patrick McHenry | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28610 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 89 | Mitchell S. Setzer | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28613 - Conover |
| 28678 - Stony Point |
| 28681 - Taylorsville |
| 28658 - Newton |
| 28609 - Catawba |
| Claremont, NC |
Zip Code 28610 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 27 | 29 | 36 | 44 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 46 | 36 | 29 | 46 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 49 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 69 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.11 | 3.84 | 4.71 | 3.56 | 4.46 | 4.41 | 4.12 | 3.77 | 4.17 | 3.55 | 3.48 | 3.59 | 47.76 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28610 | |
|---|---|
| Bandys High School | Catawba |
| Bunker Hill High School | Catawba |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28610 | |
|---|---|
| Mill Creek Middle School | Catawba |
| River Bend Middle School | Catawba |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 28610 | |
|---|---|
| Balls Creek Elementary School | Catawba |
| Catawba Elementary School | Catawba |
| Claremont Elementary School | Catawba |
| Oxford Elementary School | Catawba |