28658 ZIP Code
Newton, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28658 |
| City/Town: | Newton |
| County: | Catawba |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,561 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,265 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,100 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,959 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,400 |
| Land Area: | 71.3 sq miles
184.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6376, -81.2359 |
Population Information (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,561 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,503 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,058 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,394 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,310 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,342 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,306 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,506 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,571 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,866 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,683 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,035 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,277 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,968 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,441 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 862 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $872 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,959 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,260 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 699 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,489 | 73.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,771 | 27.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,703 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 838 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,395 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,271 | 33.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,281 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,358 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,589 | 13.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 971 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28658 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,265 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,320 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,733 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,100 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,880 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,156 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 724 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,391 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,493 | 86.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,297 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 353 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,261 | 75.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,197 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 854 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,307 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,902 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,219 | 8.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,077 | 12.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,187 | 8.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 208 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 661 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28658 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 387 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 340 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,131 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,025 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 966 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,417 | 23.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,618 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,501 | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 454 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 421 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28658 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,599 | 79.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,127 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 116 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 154 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 280 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 697 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28658 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 577 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,641 | 30.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 443 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,356 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 617 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 466 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 711 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,991 | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,025 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 733 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 540 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,992 | 86.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,354 | 60.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,670 | 37.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,738 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28658 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,366 | 71.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,180 | 40.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,541 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 539 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 278 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,156 | 11.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28658 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,924 | 72.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 398 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 314 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 220 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 218 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 245 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 257 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,383 | 12.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28658 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 372 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,692 | 15.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,810 | 16.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,511 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,194 | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 941 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,039 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 738 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 662 | 6.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28658 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 57 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 405 | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,858 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,373 | 58.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,095 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 171 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28658 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,029 | 19.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 344 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,525 | 73.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 247 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 65 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28658 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 482 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,186 | 31.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,693 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,899 | 28.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28658 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 246 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,435 | 19.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,622 | 21.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,348 | 18.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,406 | 18.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,017 | 13.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 244 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 171 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28658 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,179 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $378 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $872 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,260 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,713 | 45.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,442 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,491 | 14.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,151 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,902 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,802 | 37.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28658 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,568 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,850 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,129 | 48.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 431 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,050 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,773 | 26.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28658 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,210 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 378 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 369 | 8.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,930 | 45.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,023 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 510 | 12.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,714 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,181 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,730 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,748 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 326 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,057 | 54.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,365 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28658 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,921 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,179 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 684 | 31.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,435 | 65.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 394 | 18.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 60 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28658 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,660 | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 201 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,901 | 945.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,901 | 945.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,901 | 945.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 103 | 51.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 35 | 17.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,307 | 650.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 10.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28658 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,167 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,460 | 84.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,707 | 15.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,592 | 10.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 208 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 907 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28658 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,260 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,145 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
Newton, NC28658