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Newton, NC
City in Catawba County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28658.
Population
13,333
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
966
ZIP codes
1
Newton and its ZIP codes
Newton at a glance
- Newton is about 4.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 79th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $62,015 a year, 14% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (36% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,091 a month.
Local data for Newton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,015
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$1,091/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,258), Irish Americans (1,177), Hmong Americans (1,107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catawba County. PPP loans are for Newton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,014
89,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,388 per person
PPP loans
$34.5M
390 loans, 3,714 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newton, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Newton
1 in or overlapping Newton. Population shown
Cities near Newton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ConoverCity | 4.1 mi | 11.5 |
| MaidenTown | 5.3 mi | 6.6 |
| ClaremontCity | 5.8 mi | 2.9 |
| BrookfordTown | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| St. StephensCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.7 |
| HickoryCity | 7.5 mi | 32.3 |
| CatawbaTown | 9.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Long ViewTown | 9.6 mi | 4 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| HildebranTown | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.6 |
| LincolntonCity | 13 mi | 9 |
| RhodhissTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| IcardCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| Granite FallsTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newton, NC in?
- Newton is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Newton, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newton include 28658.
- What is the population of Newton, NC?
- About 13,333 people live in Newton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newton?
- Nearby places include Conover (4.1 mi), Maiden (5.3 mi), Claremont (5.8 mi), Brookford (7.1 mi), St. Stephens (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023