28602 ZIP Code – Hickory, North Carolina
28602 is a large ZIP code in Hickory, North Carolina, part of Catawba County with a population of approximately 29,298 residents. The median household income is $53,180 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. At $166,900, median home values run below the national average, with 62.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $823 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.6%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate is 16.4%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.0%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 40.9, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28637, 28666, 28667.
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ZIP 28602 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28602 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $166k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $823 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28637 – Hildebran
- 28666 – Icard
- 28667 – Rhodhiss
- 28601 – Hickory
- 28658 – Newton
- 28612 – Connelly Springs
- 28168 – Vale
- 28671 – Rutherford College
- 28630 – Granite Falls
- 28613 – Conover
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28637 | HILDEBRAN | 1,601 | $52,798 |
| 28666 | ICARD | 47 | Not provided |
| 28667 | RHODHISS | 235 | Not provided |
| 28601 | HICKORY | 53,172 | $65,158 |
| 28658 | NEWTON | 25,561 | $62,265 |