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 Moderate-density area
- $65,722
- Median income Near-median income area
- $180,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28610 (Claremont, NC) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.8 in 2023 to 227.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,073. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 3.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $180,900 (30% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Catawba County, so 28610 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 28610?
43.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$37,073
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28610 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Claremont, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,722 Top 48% higher than 52% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,860housing units
4,860
Total Housing Units
4,357
Occupied Units
503
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,900
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 28658
Newton (28658)
27,022 residents
- 28613
Conover (28613)
22,759 residents
- 28610 9,913
Claremont (28610)
9,913 residents
- 28673 5,919
Sherrills Ford (28673)
5,919 residents
- 28609 5,864
Catawba (28609)
5,864 residents
- 28678 5,226
Stony Point (28678)
5,226 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28610 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28673
Sherrills Ford (28673)
$99,688 median income
- 28609
Catawba (28609)
$77,679 median income
- 28678
Stony Point (28678)
$74,845 median income
- 28658
Newton (28658)
$72,042 median income
- 28610
Claremont (28610)
$65,722 median income
- 28613
Conover (28613)
$58,707 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28610, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,913 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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