28601 ZIP Code – Hickory, North Carolina
28601 is a ZIP code serving Hickory, North Carolina in Catawba County with a population of approximately 53,172 residents. At $65,158, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $223,100 is near the national average, with 68.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $892 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 16% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.0%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 12.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 40.2, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28667, 28637, 28630.
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ZIP 28601 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28601 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $223k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $892 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.7% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28667 – Rhodhiss
- 28637 – Hildebran
- 28630 – Granite Falls
- 28613 – Conover
- 28602 – Hickory
- 28666 – Icard
- 28638 – Hudson
- 28658 – Newton
- 28610 – Claremont
- 28671 – Rutherford College
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28667 | RHODHISS | 235 | Not provided |
| 28637 | HILDEBRAN | 1,601 | $52,798 |
| 28630 | GRANITE FALLS | 20,715 | $61,924 |
| 28613 | CONOVER | 23,916 | $55,261 |
| 28602 | HICKORY | 29,298 | $53,180 |