ZIP Code 28655, NC
Living in 28655
Bikeability4
Walkability8
Commute69
Public Transit8
Affordability93
Public Safety86
Airports58
Hospitals69
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
55kPopulation-1.7k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate30%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$497Median Monthly Rent+$57 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas7%
Utility gas12%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28655
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in 28655
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28655
Inland Flooding59
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28655, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28655, NC
Morganton Day School
4 miles, SE
Silvercreek Adventist School
5 miles, SW
Nebo Crossing Academy
10 miles, SW
Christian Classical Academy
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28655, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
24 miles, E
Lees-McRae College
28 miles, N
Appalachian State University
31 miles, N
Montreat College
32 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28655, NC
Broughton Hospital
5 miles, SE
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
6 miles, SE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NE
The McDowell Hospital
17 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28655, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
50 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
59 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
61 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
66 miles, SW