28673 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28673, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28673 is a zip code in Catawba County and Lincoln County, North Carolina, which covers Catawba, Mountain Creek, and Catawba Springs, with a total population of 6,425 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 28673 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28673.

The estimated population of people living in 28673 is 6,425, with a median age of 52.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28673 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,425
 -2.25% +0.36%
2020
6,573
+5.66%
-
2019
6,221
 -1.36% -
2018
6,307
 -1.48% -
2017
6,402
 - -

Population of 28673 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28673 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
96.7%
94.4%
 +2.44%
Black/African American
2.5%
4.1%
 -39.02%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
1.1%
 -27.27%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28673 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 28673 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28673 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28673 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.8 -4.86% 48.9 -6.32% 56.1 -1.23%
2020 55.5 +16.11% 52.2 +11.54% 56.8 +16.16%
2019 47.8 +1.27% 46.8 +1.96% 48.9 +1.03%
2018 47.2 +0.85% 45.9 +0.66% 48.4 -0.62%
2017 46.8 - 45.6 - 48.7 -

The median age of the 28673 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 28673 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 9 503 -71.43% 185 -27.17% 220 130
10 to 19 476 -7.8% 427 -38.25% 432 255
20 to 29 128 +123.54% 147 +52.62% 310 188
30 to 39 254 -22.94% 289 +21.35% 187 346
40 to 49 625 -14.61% 459 1.32% 496 436
50 to 59 611 -25.89% 479 0.75% 441 462
60 to 69 523 +39.44% 590 +31.05% 711 782
70+ 335 +28.31% 371 +58.7% 432 597

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28673 zip code is $87,832.00.

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 28673.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $119,479.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,764.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,133.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28673 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 28673, 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 28673 is currently $121,819.00.

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.

13.21% of households in 28673 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 28673 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.63%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.25%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28673 is $54,173.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28673 by the total population of 28673.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28673 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28673 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
    13.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    50.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28673 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28673 zip over the age of 16 is 5,535.

Of those people, a total of 57.20% 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 28673 is 54.70%.

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 28673 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 147 57.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 277 80.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 221 81.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 191 84.30% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 691 92.90% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 965 73.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 521 65.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 917 63.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,088 21.50% 50.40%
75 years and over 517 2.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28673. 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 5,367 57.00% 4.70%
Black or African American 134 56.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 34 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 52 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,349 56.90% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28673 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 28673 is 3,025, with median earnings of $56,528.00.

Women in 28673 are earning approximately 85.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,025 $56,528.00
Male 1,660 $61,898.00
Female 1,365 $53,105.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28673 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 814 $104,107.00
Business and Financial 121 $53,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $117,969.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 128 $74,109.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 162 $46,389.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $20,208.00
Healthcare Practitioners 149 $52,163.00
Healthcare Support 74 $33,676.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 100 $16,349.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 93 $17,961.00
Sales 309 $72,337.00
Office and Administrative Support 221 $41,654.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 144 $31,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $40,972.00
Production 205 $51,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 159 $144,271.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28673 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 28673.

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 424 $115,875.00 390 $103,150.00
Business and Financial 78 $53,667.00 43 $85,139.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $117,969.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $0.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 120 $74,224.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 152 $46,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $0.00 36 $19,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00 137 $51,587.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 62 $34,559.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 91 $0.00 9 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 80 $18,246.00
Sales 157 $87,786.00 152 $55,469.00
Office and Administrative Support 71 $34,698.00 150 $55,521.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 144 $31,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $40,972.00 0 $0.00
Production 165 $51,295.00 40 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 104 $142,917.00 55 $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 2,839 households in 28673, with an average household size of 2.26 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 2,070 families living in the 28673 zip code with an average family size of 2.65 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 28673:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,876 85 109 769
Average Household Size 2.68 2.38 2.79 1.16
Total Families 1,876 85 109 0
Average Household Size 2.67 2.07 2.79 0

Poverty

Of the 2,070 families living in 28673, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28673:

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 3,415 housing units in 28673.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,839 83.13%
Vacant 576 16.87%

10.07% of the total 3,415 housing units in 28673 are rental units. This is approximately 344 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,448 are occupied by the owner - or 71.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28673 is $1,416.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28673 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
    47
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    100
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    98
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    51
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    82
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28673 is $338,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28673 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    60
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    39
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    171
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    309
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    555
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    467
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    701
  • $1,000,000 or more
    146

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28673. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28673 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    10
  • 1940 to 1949
    169
  • 1950 to 1959
    111
  • 1960 to 1969
    371
  • 1970 to 1979
    493
  • 1980 to 1989
    367
  • 1990 to 1999
    693
  • 2000 to 2009
    791
  • 2010 to 2013
    402
  • 2014 or later
    8

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 28673 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    51
  • 1 vehicle available
    649
  • 2 vehicles available
    940
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,199

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28673 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28673 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28673.

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
    158
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    259
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    134
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    212
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    133
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    246
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    459
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    136
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    39
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    334
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    361
  • 90 or more minutes
    76

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28673 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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