28037 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28037, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28037 is a zip code in Catawba County and Lincoln County, North Carolina, which covers Mountain Creek, Catawba Springs, and Ironton, with a total population of 22,995 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 28037 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28037.

The estimated population of people living in 28037 is 22,995, with a median age of 46.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28037 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,995
+1.98%
+15.28%
2020
22,549
+9.36%
-
2019
20,619
+2.53%
-
2018
20,110
+0.82%
-
2017
19,947
 - -

Population of 28037 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28037 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.6%
94%
 -0.43%
Black/African American
1.5%
1.4%
 +7.14%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
2.7%
 +22.22%
Asian
0.6%
1%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.9%
 +11.11%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28037 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 28037 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28037 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28037 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.5 +2.65% 46.3 +4.28% 46.9 +2.63%
2020 45.3 -2.58% 44.4 -2.63% 45.7 -2.97%
2019 46.5 +2.2% 45.6 +4.11% 47.1 +1.95%
2018 45.5 +3.64% 43.8 +3.06% 46.2 +2.21%
2017 43.9 - 42.5 - 45.2 -

The median age of the 28037 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 28037 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,314 -14.6% 1,228 +20.38% 1,124 1,440
10 to 19 1,180 +13.26% 971 +31.69% 1,332 1,309
20 to 29 1,230 -20.09% 695 +19.46% 998 829
30 to 39 866 +27.98% 1,428 -11.93% 1,126 1,250
40 to 49 1,314 +23.73% 1,565 +18.4% 1,642 1,830
50 to 59 1,885 +7.1% 1,905 -16.16% 2,002 1,603
60 to 69 1,389 +22.41% 1,171 +55.91% 1,701 1,953
70+ 613 +75.29% 1,193 +33.54% 1,214 1,642

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28037 zip code is $93,431.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 28037.

  • Under 25
    $71,579.00
  • 25 to 44
    $109,343.00
  • 45 to 64
    $109,893.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,831.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28037 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 28037, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 28037 is currently $133,722.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

19.83% of households in 28037 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 28037 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28037 is $55,020.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28037 by the total population of 28037.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28037 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28037 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28037 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28037 zip over the age of 16 is 18,502.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 28037 is 61.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 28037 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 712 40.40% 12.50%
20 to 24 years 808 89.00% 6.10%
25 to 29 years 1,019 87.80% 0.80%
30 to 34 years 979 82.00% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 3,022 84.50% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 3,600 88.20% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 1,852 73.50% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,957 57.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 3,189 22.00% 4.40%
75 years and over 1,364 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28037. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,809 63.10% 2.50%
Black or African American 326 61.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 88 76.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 75 26.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 187 71.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 441 71.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,521 62.90% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28037 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 28037 is 11,401, with median earnings of $54,502.00.

Women in 28037 are earning approximately 54.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,401 $54,502.00
Male 6,578 $72,898.00
Female 4,823 $39,881.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28037 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,333 $102,500.00
Business and Financial 1,044 $86,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 240 $141,818.00
Architecture and Engineering 232 $111,829.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $55,667.00
Community and Social Service 136 $14,022.00
Legal 83 $63,508.00
Educational and Library 807 $23,092.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $29,091.00
Healthcare Practitioners 845 $64,515.00
Healthcare Support 139 $20,677.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $86,750.00
Law Enforcement 70 $113,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 559 $12,204.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 296 $46,771.00
Personal Care and Service 278 $40,556.00
Sales 1,420 $61,094.00
Office and Administrative Support 878 $38,684.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 417 $48,884.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 509 $57,721.00
Production 356 $48,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 298 $25,603.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28037 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 28037.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,615 $112,008.00 718 $75,288.00
Business and Financial 630 $106,797.00 414 $53,393.00
Computer and Mathematical 161 $147,560.00 79 $116,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 184 $121,711.00 48 $68,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $19,531.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 50 $43,000.00 86 $11,714.00
Legal 23 $0.00 60 $62,581.00
Educational and Library 170 $6,786.00 637 $24,408.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00 49 $53,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 206 $150,250.00 639 $63,309.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 139 $20,677.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $107,917.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $113,125.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 247 $12,433.00 312 $11,890.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 258 $55,525.00 38 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 126 $41,833.00 152 $16,576.00
Sales 847 $80,536.00 573 $21,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 262 $39,787.00 616 $34,947.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 414 $49,018.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 496 $58,676.00 13 $0.00
Production 268 $50,455.00 88 $44,630.00
Transportation and Material Moving 263 $26,250.00 35 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,315 households in 28037, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,879 families living in the 28037 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 28037:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,965 291 623 2,436
Average Household Size 2.94 3.2 2.67 1.17
Total Families 5,965 291 623 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.25 2.5 0

Poverty

Of the 6,879 families living in 28037, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28037:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,205 housing units in 28037.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,315 91.28%
Vacant 890 8.72%

13.63% of the total 10,205 housing units in 28037 are rental units. This is approximately 1,391 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,767 are occupied by the owner - or 76.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28037 is $958.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28037 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    157
  • Less than $500
    50
  • $500 to $999
    743
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    319
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    149
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    79
  • $3,000 or more
    45

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28037 is $360,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28037 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    280
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    230
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    303
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    692
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,245
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,788
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,018
  • $1,000,000 or more
    211

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28037. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28037 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    174
  • 1940 to 1949
    34
  • 1950 to 1959
    179
  • 1960 to 1969
    290
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,026
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,524
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,082
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,925
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,971
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 28037 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    223
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,919
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,160
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,013

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28037 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28037 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28037.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    179
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    604
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    907
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    870
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    767
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    523
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,302
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    468
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,023
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,748
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    740
  • 90 or more minutes
    186

Summary

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