City

Catawba, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Catawba County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,617Population
💰$81,756Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$229,000Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 13.3%Black: 5.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic13.3%
Black5.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1%)
HS Graduate1,468 (33.7%)
Some College791 (18.1%)
Associates623 (14.3%)
Bachelors596 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree841 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College18.1%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,756 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$229,000 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units3,264
Vacant Units448

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Catawba, NC

Catawba is a city in North Carolina, located in Catawba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,617 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Catawba is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,756 is near the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Catawba is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,090 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Catawba is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.27%).

Catawba, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Catawba
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28609 6,617 $81,756 $229,000 $1,090 1.9% 32.9% 86.4%