Maiden, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28650

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

11,883
103/sq mi: $74,922
Median income: $229,000
Median home value: 17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Maiden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs: 103
people per sq mi: 85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28650 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.8 square miles in Maiden, Catawba County, North Carolina. The area is home to 11,883 residents, producing a population density of 103 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28650 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28650 sits at $74,922 (8% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,737. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $229,000 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $782 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28650 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Catawba County, so you can benchmark 28650 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 28650

Other services (except public administration)

38
Construction

30
Retail trade

27
Manufacturing

23
Transportation and warehousing

19

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28650, Maiden, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,883

Population

115.8

Area (sq mi)

103

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28650?

41.0

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%

African American 3.1%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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?

$74,922

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$32,737

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28650 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,922 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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 53.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,244

Total Housing Units

4,827

Occupied Units

417

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%

Renter 15.3%

$229,000

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$782

Median Rent

1991

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28650 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.5%	157
2021	+13.7%	179
2022	+21.6%	218
2023	+8.3%	236
2024	+9.0%	257

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 222 business establishments in ZIP 28650, employing approximately 2,875 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,061,000.

222

Businesses

2,875

Employees

$140.1M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Other services (except public administration)	38	17.1%
Construction	30	13.5%
Retail trade	27	12.2%
Manufacturing	23	10.4%
Transportation and warehousing	19	8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	18	8.1%
Wholesale trade	13	5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	12	5.4%
Accommodation and food services	12	5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	9	4.0%
Finance and insurance	8	3.6%
Health care and social assistance	6	2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	1.4%

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 28650 vs 28658 →

28092

38,570
28658

27,022
28037

18,287
28650

11,883
28080

7,299
28609

5,864

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28650 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

28037

$111,703
28609

$77,679
28650

$74,922
28658

$72,042
28080

$71,997
28092

$60,984

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28650 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
28658	Newton, NC	27,022	6.7 mi
28080	Iron Station, NC	7,299	8.6 mi
28092	Lincolnton, NC	38,570	8.3 mi
28037	Denver, NC	18,287	8.8 mi
28609	Catawba, NC	5,864	9.0 mi

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Catawba County Maiden, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28650 in? ▼

ZIP code 28650 (Maiden) 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 28650? ▼

ZIP code 28650 in Maiden, NC has a population of 11,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 28650? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 28650 is $74,922, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 28650? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 28650 is $229,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28650? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 28650 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 28650? ▼

ZIP code 28650 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 2,875 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 28650? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28650 are: Other services (except public administration) (38), Construction (30), Retail trade (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 28650? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28650 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 28650? ▼

In ZIP code 28650, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 28650? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28650 is 23.0 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 28650? ▼

In ZIP code 28650, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28650? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 28650 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.