28645 ZIP Code – Lenoir, North Carolina
ZIP code 28645 is a large ZIP code located in Lenoir, North Carolina, within Caldwell County with a population of approximately 46,424 residents. The median household income is $49,136 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. At $145,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 70.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $698, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.4%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate is 12.5%, near the national average. An estimated 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 46.5, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28638, 28611, 28624.
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ZIP 28645 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28645 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $145k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $698 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28638 – Hudson
- 28611 – Collettsville
- 28624 – Ferguson
- 28630 – Granite Falls
- 28606 – Boomer
- 28605 – Blowing Rock
- 28619 – Drexel
- 28667 – Rhodhiss
- 28671 – Rutherford College
- 28618 – Deep Gap
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28638 | HUDSON | 11,630 | $49,489 |
| 28611 | COLLETTSVILLE | 150 | Not provided |
| 28624 | FERGUSON | 1,350 | $51,698 |
| 28630 | GRANITE FALLS | 20,715 | $61,924 |
| 28606 | BOOMER | 1,666 | $49,797 |