28636 ZIP Code – Hiddenite, North Carolina
ZIP code 28636 is a small ZIP code located in Hiddenite, North Carolina, within Alexander County with a population of approximately 4,926 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $65,371, which is near the North Carolina average and near the national figure. The median home value of $148,500 is well below the national average, with 79.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $731 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 7.3%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 14.8%, near the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 7.7%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 39.0, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28678, 28681, 28654.
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ZIP 28636 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28636 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,926 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $148k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $731 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.7% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28678 – Stony Point
- 28681 – Taylorsville
- 28654 – Moravian Falls
- 28689 – Union Grove
- 28625 – Statesville
- 28660 – Olin
- 28697 – Wilkesboro
- 28610 – Claremont
- 28659 – North Wilkesboro
- 28606 – Boomer
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28678 | STONY POINT | 5,300 | $68,012 |
| 28681 | TAYLORSVILLE | 25,825 | $59,309 |
| 28654 | MORAVIAN FALLS | 3,142 | $47,656 |
| 28689 | UNION GROVE | 2,487 | $69,853 |
| 28625 | STATESVILLE | 38,125 | $60,569 |