ZIP Code 28601 - Hickory North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28601 is located in Hickory North Carolina. Portions of 28601 are also in St. Stephens and Conover and Bethlehem and Long View and Rhodhiss and Northlakes and Hickory Township and Clines Township and Icard Township and Lovelady Township (Caldwell County) and Wittenburg Township and Newton Township. 28601 is primarily within Catawba County, with some portions in Alexander County and Burke County. Regionally, 28601 is located in Metro Charlotte.
ZIP Code 28601 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hickory |
| Primary County | Catawba County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 53,172 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28601 Demographics
28601 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28601 is White. The current unemployment level in 28601 is 3.5%.
| Population | 53,172 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.19% |
| Population Density | 1,056 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,472 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,277 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $610,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 49.16% |
28601 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,869 | 77.47% |
| Black | 4,154 | 7.87% |
| Hispanic | 5,210 | 9.88% |
| Asian | 2,467 | 4.68% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28601 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,212 | 53.25% |
| Black | 731 | 12.12% |
| Hispanic | 1,743 | 28.9% |
| Asian | 328 | 5.44% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.08% |
28601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,149 | 7.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,309 | 22.08% |
| High School Diploma | 7,384 | 25.84% |
| No High School Diploma | 323 | 1.13% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,081 | 3.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,248 | 18.37% |
| Associates Degree | 3,147 | 11.01% |
| Masters Degree | 2,007 | 7.02% |
| Professional Degree | 693 | 2.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 232 | 0.81% |
28601 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.77373505, -81.32526398 |
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| Region | Metro Charlotte |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 50 Square Miles |
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28601 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45e - Northern Inner Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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