ZIP Code 28609, NC

Living in 28609

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 71
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 30
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Schools 38
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Residents

5.6k Population +20 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated
76% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office17%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$531 Median Monthly Rent -$4 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home26%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas7%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28609

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11

Property Crime in 28609

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 4 2
Feb 41 4 1
Mar 49 4 1
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 3 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 49 3 0
Dec 40 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28609

Inland Flooding39
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28609, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28609, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28609, NC

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Davidson College
17 miles, SE
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Belmont Abbey College
28 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28609, NC

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Atrium Health Lincoln
15 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28609, NC

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