Mountain View
Census-designated place in Catawba County, North Carolina

Mountain View is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Catawba County, North Carolina, with 3,590 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,106 ft (337 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brookford, 1.9 miles NE.
- 3,590residents (2020 Census)
- 1,106 ftelevation · 337 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.1 km²
- 771 / sq mipopulation density
- 28602ZIP code
About Mountain View
Mountain View is a census-designated place (CDP) in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mountain View had a population of 3,590. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Mountain View
- Median household income
- $71,792
- Median home value
- $222,500
- Median rent
- $956/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Mountain View had 3,590 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,590 |
|---|---|
| Density | 771 per sq mi (298 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountain View at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Catawba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,590 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.66 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6831° N, 81.3690° W |
| ZIP code | 28602 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3744770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mountain View
- Brookford1.9 mi NE
- Long View2.9 mi N
- Hildebran3.8 mi NW
- Hickory4.7 mi NE
- Icard5.7 mi NW
- Rhodhiss6.7 mi NW
- Northlakes6.7 mi N
- St. Stephens7.5 mi NE
- Newton7.8 mi E
- Granite Falls8.5 mi N
- Connelly Springs8.7 mi NW
- Conover8.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View
What county is Mountain View in?
Mountain View is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Mountain View, NC?
3,590 people lived in Mountain View at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mountain View, NC?
The ZIP code of Mountain View is 28602.
What is the elevation of Mountain View?
1,106 feet (337 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mountain View?
Brookford (1.9 mi), Long View (2.9 mi), Hildebran (3.8 mi), Hickory (4.7 mi), Icard (5.7 mi).
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