PlainZIP

Claremont, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28610

Catawba County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,913
95/sq mi
$65,722
Median income
$180,900
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Claremont pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
95
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28610 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina, home to 9,913 residents across 104.3 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28610 reports a modest median household income of $65,722 (5% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,073. Local economic indicators show a 7.3% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $180,900 (30% below the state average), median rent at $865 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 28610, plus 6 more within Catawba County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 28610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Claremont, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28610.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28610, Claremont, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,913

Population

104.3

Area (sq mi)

95

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28610?

43.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 6.8%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$65,722

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$37,073

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28610 ranks nationally

Claremont, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,722 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,860

Total Housing Units

4,357

Occupied Units

503

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$180,900

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$865

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28610 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 143
2021 +11.2% 159
2022 +19.9% 190
2023 +8.8% 207
2024 +10.0% 227

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 142 business establishments in ZIP 28610, employing approximately 5,075 people with a combined annual payroll of $336,336,000.

142

Businesses

5,075

Employees

$336.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 17.6%
Manufacturing 24 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 18 12.7%
Retail trade 16 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.6%
Finance and insurance 6 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 2.8%
Wholesale trade 3 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 28610 vs 28613 →

ZIP 28610 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28610 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28610 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28613 Conover, NC 22,759 4.1 mi
28609 Catawba, NC 5,864 6.2 mi
28678 Stony Point, NC 5,226 8.3 mi
28658 Newton, NC 27,022 8.9 mi
28673 Sherrills Ford, NC 5,919 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Catawba County

28601 standard
Hickory, NC
Pop: 50,026
28602 standard
Hickory, NC
Pop: 28,981
28658 standard
Newton, NC
Pop: 27,022
28613 standard
Conover, NC
Pop: 22,759
28650 standard
Maiden, NC
Pop: 11,883
28673 standard
Sherrills Ford, NC
Pop: 5,919

Related Areas

Catawba County Claremont, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28610 in? ▼
ZIP code 28610 (Claremont) is located in Catawba County, North Carolina. Catawba County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/catawba-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28610? ▼
ZIP code 28610 in Claremont, NC has a population of 9,913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28610 is $65,722, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28610 is $180,900, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28610 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28610? ▼
ZIP code 28610 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 5,075 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28610? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28610 are: Construction (25), Manufacturing (24), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28610? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28610 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28610? ▼
In ZIP code 28610, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28610? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28610 is 20.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28610? ▼
In ZIP code 28610, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28610 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.