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Conover, NC
City in Catawba County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28613.
Population
8,580
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
749
ZIP codes
1
Conover and its ZIP codes
Conover at a glance
- Conover is about 3.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 111th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $65,972, 9% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,300 (6% below North Carolina) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Conover, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Conover, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,972
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$271,300
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,209), Mexican Americans (920), Irish Americans (627).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catawba County. PPP loans are for Conover.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,014
89,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.19B
FY 2026, $7,388 per person
How people get to work
Conover, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Conover, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
207
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Conover, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Conover
1 in or overlapping Conover. Population shown
Cities near Conover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. StephensCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 9.1 |
| NewtonCity | 4.1 mi | 13.8 |
| HickoryCity | 5.1 mi | 32.3 |
| ClaremontCity | 5.3 mi | 2.9 |
| BrookfordTown | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.7 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Long ViewTown | 8.2 mi | 4 |
| MaidenTown | 9.1 mi | 6.6 |
| CatawbaTown | 9.5 mi | 4.6 |
| HildebranTown | 9.9 mi | 2.8 |
| RhodhissTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Granite FallsTown | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| IcardCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 14 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Conover, NC in?
- Conover is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Conover, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Conover include 28613.
- What is the population of Conover, NC?
- About 8,580 people live in Conover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Conover?
- Nearby places include St. Stephens (3.4 mi), Newton (4.1 mi), Hickory (5.1 mi), Claremont (5.3 mi), Brookford (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023