28638 ZIP Code – Hudson, North Carolina
Located in Hudson, North Carolina, ZIP code 28638 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Caldwell County with a population of approximately 11,630 residents. The median household income is $49,489 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $154,600, well below the national average, with 77.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $692 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 17.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The median age is 38.7, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28630, 28667, 28671.
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ZIP 28638 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28638 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $154k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $692 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.7 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28630 – Granite Falls
- 28667 – Rhodhiss
- 28671 – Rutherford College
- 28666 – Icard
- 28619 – Drexel
- 28637 – Hildebran
- 28690 – Valdese
- 28601 – Hickory
- 28645 – Lenoir
- 28602 – Hickory
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28630 | GRANITE FALLS | 20,715 | $61,924 |
| 28667 | RHODHISS | 235 | Not provided |
| 28671 | RUTHERFORD COLLEGE | 386 | $50,469 |
| 28666 | ICARD | 47 | Not provided |
| 28619 | DREXEL | 434 | $45,625 |