ZIP Code 28638 - Hudson North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28638 is located in Hudson North Carolina. Portions of 28638 are also in Sawmills and Lenoir and Cajah's Mountain and Granite Falls and Hudson Township and Lovelady Township (Caldwell County) and Lower Creek Township (Caldwell County) and North Catawba Township and Little River Township (Caldwell County). 28638 is entirely within Caldwell County. Regionally, 28638 is located in Metro Charlotte.
ZIP Code 28638 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hudson |
| Primary County | Caldwell County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,630 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28638 Map
28638 Demographics
28638 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 28638 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28638 is White. The current unemployment level in 28638 is 3.5%.
| Population | 11,630 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.76% |
| Population Density | 528 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,365 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,013 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $335,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.15% |
28638 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,980 | 92.74% |
| Black | 116 | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28638 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,764 | 86.35% |
| Black | 42 | 1.31% |
| Hispanic | 357 | 11.15% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
28638 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 755 | 11.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 524 | 8.01% |
| High School Diploma | 2,336 | 35.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 95 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 423 | 6.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 993 | 15.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,089 | 16.65% |
| Masters Degree | 204 | 3.12% |
| Professional Degree | 91 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 0.47% |
28638 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.84640503, -81.47395325 |
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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 | 22 Square Miles |
28638 Schools
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28638 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45e - Northern Inner Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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