PlainZIP

Conover, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28613

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

22,759
206/sq mi
$58,707
Median income
$230,100
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Conover pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
206
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28613 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28613 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Conover, Catawba County, North Carolina, with 22,759 residents across 110.7 square miles, a density of 206 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28613 reports a modest median household income of $58,707 (15% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,861. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Median home value sits at $230,100 (11% below the state average), median rent at $883 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Catawba County, letting you compare 28613 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 28613

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conover, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28613.

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 28613, Conover, 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

22,759

Population

110.7

Area (sq mi)

206

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28613?

39.7

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

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?

$58,707

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$30,861

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28613 ranks nationally

Conover, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,707 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,254

Total Housing Units

9,429

Occupied Units

825

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$230,100

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$883

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28613 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 147
2021 +11.3% 163
2022 +18.2% 193
2023 +8.4% 209
2024 +7.4% 224

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 546 business establishments in ZIP 28613, employing approximately 12,724 people with a combined annual payroll of $623,024,000.

546

Businesses

12,724

Employees

$623.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 77 14.1%
Manufacturing 71 13.0%
Construction 55 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 51 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 48 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 45 8.2%
Wholesale trade 42 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 33 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.4%
Finance and insurance 18 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Information 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 28613 vs 28610 →

ZIP 28613 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 28613 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 28613 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 28613 ranks #5 of 5 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
28610 Claremont, NC 9,913 4.1 mi
28658 Newton, NC 27,022 7.5 mi
28601 Hickory, NC 50,026 6.9 mi
28678 Stony Point, NC 5,226 10.6 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
28650 standard
Maiden, NC
Pop: 11,883
28610 standard
Claremont, NC
Pop: 9,913
28673 standard
Sherrills Ford, NC
Pop: 5,919

Related Areas

Catawba County Conover, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28613 in? ▼
ZIP code 28613 (Conover) 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 28613? ▼
ZIP code 28613 in Conover, NC has a population of 22,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28613? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28613 is $58,707, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28613? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28613 is $230,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28613? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28613 is White at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28613? ▼
ZIP code 28613 has 546 business establishments employing approximately 12,724 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28613? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28613 are: Retail trade (77), Manufacturing (71), Construction (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28613? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28613 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 28613? ▼
In ZIP code 28613, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 28613? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28613 is 21.0 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 28613? ▼
In ZIP code 28613, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28613? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28613 is 14.2% 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.