ZIP Code 28601, NC
Living in 28601
Bikeability10
Walkability19
Commute73
Public Transit11
Affordability89
Public Safety87
Airports65
Hospitals60
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
51kPopulation+956 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$579Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas33%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28601
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11
Property Crime in 28601
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28601
Inland Flooding48
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28601, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28601, NC
Hickory Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Tabernacle Christian School
1 miles, E
University Christian High School
2 miles, S
Cornerstone Christian Academy
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28601, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
2 miles, S
Davidson College
33 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
36 miles, NW
Belmont Abbey College
39 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28601, NC
Frye Regional Medical Center
3 miles, S
Catawba Valley Medical Center
5 miles, SE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NW
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28601, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
44 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
72 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
77 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
79 miles, SW