ZIP Code 28602, NC
Living in 28602
Bikeability19
Walkability20
Commute79
Public Transit16
Affordability95
Public Safety89
Airports66
Hospitals59
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation-150 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black12%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.3k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$502Median Monthly Rent+$21 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas4%
Utility gas15%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28602
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11
Property Crime in 28602
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28602
Inland Flooding40
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28602, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28602, NC
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
Cornerstone Christian Academy
6 miles, NE
Montessori at Sandy Ford
6 miles, E
University Christian High School
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28602, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
6 miles, NE
Davidson College
33 miles, E
Gardner-Webb University
33 miles, SW
Belmont Abbey College
34 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28602, NC
Frye Regional Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Catawba Valley Medical Center
8 miles, E
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
16 miles, W
Atrium Health Lincoln
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28602, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
40 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
67 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
71 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
80 miles, NW