ZIP Code 28601 — Hickory, NC

Catawba | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 28601 in Hickory, NC has a population of 53,329 with a median household income of $67,817 and a median home value of $261,600 . The cost of living index is 90.4 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
53,329
Median Age
41.20
Male
25,899
Female
27,430

Race & Ethnicity

White
77.1%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
10.4%
Asian
5.2%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
7.2%
Other
3.3%

Income

Median Household
$67,817
Mean Household
$96,455
Per Capita
$40,441
Below Poverty
12.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$261,600
Median Rent
$1,029
Total Units
23,838
Occupied
21,727
Owner Occupied
68.4%
Renter Occupied
31.6%
Median Year Built
1981
Vacant
2,111

Education

High School or Higher 90.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 36.1%
Graduate Degree 12.3%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
26,009
Unemployment
3.0%
Drive Alone
79.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.4%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

90.4
National average = 100. Below average by 9.6%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

28613
Conover
5.7 mi
28667
Rhodhiss
7.0 mi
28602
Hickory
7.0 mi
28630
Granite falls
9.8 mi
28610
Claremont
10.3 mi
28666
Icard
10.7 mi
28637
Hildebran
10.8 mi
28638
Hudson
11.1 mi
28658
Newton
11.6 mi
28678
Stony point
11.9 mi
28681
Taylorsville
12.3 mi
28612
Connellys spring
13.8 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Hickory

28602
Pop: 31,113

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 28601?

ZIP code 28601 (Hickory, NC) has a total population of 53,329 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28601?

The median household income in ZIP code 28601 is $67,817 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 28601 in?

ZIP code 28601 is primarily located in Hickory, North Carolina (NC).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 28601?

The median home value in ZIP code 28601 is $261,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 28601?

The median age in ZIP code 28601 is 41.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.