ZIP Code 28609, NC
Living in 28609
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute49
Public Transit2
Affordability70
Public Safety95
Airports71
Hospitals51
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation+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
$62kMedian 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
$149kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28609, NC
Hope Christian Academy
9 miles, E
Concordia Christian Day School
9 miles, W
Tri-City Christian School
9 miles, NW
Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28609, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
16 miles, W
Davidson College
17 miles, SE
Belmont Abbey College
28 miles, S
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
31 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28609, NC
Catawba Valley Medical Center
12 miles, W
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
13 miles, NE
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Atrium Health Lincoln
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28609, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
32 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
69 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
85 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
85 miles, W