The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28610 sells for about $271,350, or $180 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $865 a month.
ZIP 28610 — Claremont
The housing market in the 28610 ZIP code and the broader Hickory area is currently experiencing a cooling phase, characterized by flat year-over-year price growth and a significant share of listings requiring price cuts. Rising supply relative to demand and a recent softening in short-term price momentum suggest a market that currently favors buyers over sellers.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban environment within the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metro area, offering a lower cost of living compared to larger urban centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
26% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is cooling.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 28610, Catawba County, NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton MSA, which benefits from regional manufacturing and logistics infrastructure.
Located in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metro area, residents typically commute via regional highway corridors to employment hubs in Hickory and surrounding Catawba County.
The area offers access to local parks and proximity to the broader recreational amenities of the Hickory region, including regional trails and water access.
The rental market shows rising pressure with month-over-month rent increases, influencing local affordability and landlord lease strategies.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton industrial and manufacturing base, with significant employment in logistics and regional services.
The area is served by regional highway networks connecting to the Hickory employment core, with limited public transit options typical of the region.
Data sourced from Census Bureau ZCTA 28610 profiles.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.