ZIP Code 28638, NC
Living in 28638
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute67
Public Transit1
Affordability95
Public Safety88
Airports61
Hospitals65
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+427 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate32%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$4.7k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$9.1k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$460Median Monthly Rent+$22 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28638
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Caldwell County13
Property Crime in 28638
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Caldwell County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28638
Inland Flooding44
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28638, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28638, NC
Heritage Christian School
1 miles, NW
Christian Classical Academy
8 miles, S
Hickory Christian Academy
9 miles, SE
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
10 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28638, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
11 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
28 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
31 miles, NW
Gardner-Webb University
43 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28638, NC
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NW
Frye Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
13 miles, SW
Broughton Hospital
13 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28638, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
53 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
66 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
68 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
78 miles, SW