28601 ZIP Code
Hickory, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28601 |
| City/Town: | Hickory |
| County: | Catawba |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 53,172 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,158 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,794 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,795 |
| Median Home Value: | $223,100 |
| Land Area: | 47.1 sq miles
121.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7724, -81.3267 |
Population Information (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,172 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,346 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,826 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,427 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,755 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,151 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,934 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,113 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,737 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,137 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,023 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,854 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,372 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,570 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,042 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,057 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $223,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $892 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,795 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,501 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,294 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,053 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,448 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,792 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,420 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,028 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,058 | 24.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,272 | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,281 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,273 | 22.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,460 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,158 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,928 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,053 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,794 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,995 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,558 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,417 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,090 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,597 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,574 | 10.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,378 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 41,520 | 78.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,217 | 7.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 70 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,169 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,891 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,305 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,934 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,942 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,015 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 789 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,099 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,045 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 805 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,756 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,949 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,609 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,006 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,754 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,395 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,491 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,691 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,223 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,592 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 67 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 210 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 454 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,595 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,393 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,722 | 22.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 932 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,673 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,084 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 330 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,059 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,667 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,327 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,076 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,300 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 877 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,126 | 88.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,642 | 67.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,227 | 34.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,560 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,041 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,283 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,540 | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,325 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 627 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,595 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,059 | 63.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,156 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 819 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,216 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,837 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,208 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,083 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,417 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,228 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,876 | 12.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,013 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,142 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,394 | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,006 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,968 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 965 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,167 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 291 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,882 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,975 | 29.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,550 | 40.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,983 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,114 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,017 | 32.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 356 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,346 | 62.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 375 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 174 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 64 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 169 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,225 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,544 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,808 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,924 | 27.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 444 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 877 | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,287 | 16.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,450 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,277 | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,254 | 23.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,293 | 9.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 171 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,305 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $463 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $892 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,501 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,287 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,518 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,941 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,775 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,214 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,831 | 31.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,777 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,073 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,852 | 49.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 623 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,865 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,215 | 33.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,893 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 622 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 616 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,510 | 35.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,887 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,258 | 33.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 42,500 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,179 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 52,686 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,162 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 324 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,570 | 49.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,268 | 45.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 46,342 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,581 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,721 | 41.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,679 | 55.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,162 | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 181 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 49,268 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 474 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,904 | 823.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,904 | 823.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,904 | 823.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 480 | 101.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 3.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,023 | 426.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 50,745 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 44,071 | 86.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,674 | 13.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,016 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,035 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,573 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 50 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,501 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,120 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Hickory, NC28601