28630 ZIP Code – Granite Falls, North Carolina
ZIP code 28630 is a large ZIP code located in Granite Falls, North Carolina, within Caldwell County with a population of approximately 20,715 residents. The median household income is $61,924 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $184,900 is below the national average, with 75.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $848 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 7.0%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 11.9% is near the U.S. average. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 46.3, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28638, 28667, 28601.
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ZIP 28630 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28630 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $184k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $848 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28638 – Hudson
- 28667 – Rhodhiss
- 28601 – Hickory
- 28637 – Hildebran
- 28671 – Rutherford College
- 28666 – Icard
- 28602 – Hickory
- 28690 – Valdese
- 28619 – Drexel
- 28645 – Lenoir
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28638 | HUDSON | 11,630 | $49,489 |
| 28667 | RHODHISS | 235 | Not provided |
| 28601 | HICKORY | 53,172 | $65,158 |
| 28637 | HILDEBRAN | 1,601 | $52,798 |
| 28671 | RUTHERFORD COLLEGE | 386 | $50,469 |