ZIP Code 28645, NC
Living in 28645
Bikeability6
Walkability11
Commute57
Public Transit4
Affordability98
Public Safety88
Airports58
Hospitals64
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
46kPopulation-226 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black7%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$8.5k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value+$9.9k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$482Median Monthly Rent+$40 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas7%
Utility gas12%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28645
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Caldwell County13
Property Crime in 28645
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Caldwell County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28645
Inland Flooding59
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28645, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28645, NC
Heritage Christian School
9 miles, S
Christian Classical Academy
16 miles, S
Hickory Christian Academy
18 miles, SE
Grace Academy
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28645, NC
Appalachian State University
18 miles, NW
Lenoir-Rhyne University
21 miles, SE
Lees-McRae College
22 miles, NW
Milligan University
47 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28645, NC
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
5 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
16 miles, N
Broughton Hospital
18 miles, SW
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28645, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
59 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
63 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
67 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
84 miles, SW