ZIP Code 28602

Located in Hickory, NC (Catawba County)

ZIP Code 28602 (Hickory, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 31,113 residents (170 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $202,337
  • Average Household Income: $62,048

ZIP code 28602 primarily serves Hickory, NC in Catawba County. An estimated 31,113 people live within this area, with about 170 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28602, the average price is around $202,337. That makes local housing 23% lower than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 34% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28602 earns about $62,048 a year. This income is 10% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 21% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 31,113
Median Household Income $62,048
Median Home Value $202,337
Median Age 40.1 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$33,770
Labor Force Participation63.4%
Unemployment Rate3.3%
Average Commute Time21.3 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate62.9%
Median Rent$896
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)24.6%
Total Housing Units12,005

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityHickory
CountyCatawba
County FIPS37035
Metro Area (CBSA)Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Combined Area (CSA)Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC
Population Density170.0/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)35.6757, -81.3846
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.13
Dual Income Families53.1%

Marital Status

Married48.0%
Never Married30.5%
Divorced14.9%
Widowed6.6%

Gender

Male49.5%
Female50.5%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)11.1%
Poverty Rate16.8%

Key Population Groups

Veterans5.6%
Disabled Population14.0%
Limited English Proficiency0.4%

All ZIP Codes in Hickory

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28601 53,329 $67,817 $264,697
28602 Current 31,113 $62,048 $202,337
28603 - - -

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28077 High Shoals, NC 21.4 miles 258
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28682 Terrell, NC 24.5 miles 1,701
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28034 Dallas, NC 25.1 miles 18,979
28150 Shelby, NC 25.1 miles 28,142
28016 Bessemer City, NC 25.4 miles 13,109
28636 Hiddenite, NC 25.7 miles 4,496
28677 Statesville, NC 26.3 miles 38,819
28606 Boomer, NC 26.4 miles 2,187
28018 Bostic, NC 26.5 miles 5,034
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28117 Mooresville, NC 28.3 miles 48,826
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28625 Statesville, NC 30.8 miles 39,574
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28052 Gastonia, NC 32.3 miles 36,272
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28167 Union Mills, NC 34.4 miles 2,253
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28056 Gastonia, NC 34.9 miles 36,200
28115 Mooresville, NC 34.9 miles 43,544
28032 Cramerton, NC 35.1 miles 2,869
28036 Davidson, NC 35.7 miles 22,963
28660 Olin, NC 35.8 miles 2,501
28689 Union Grove, NC 35.8 miles 2,188
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