Bethlehem, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Bethlehem, North Carolina: 28601 and 28681. Together they are home to 78,895 residents in 31,495 households. That is more than the 4,101 people counted inside Bethlehem Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $60,977 in 28681 to $67,817 in 28601.
Bethlehem Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,101 |
| Households | 1,591 |
| Median household income | $87,795 |
| Median home value | $327,000 |
| Median age | 52.7 |
| Median rent | $795 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 78,895 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,495 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,977 (28681) to $67,817 (28601) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $65,696 |
| Homeowners | 71.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 65 routes, 35,445 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Bethlehem: 28601 ($67,817)
- Most residents: 28601 (53,329 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28681 (79.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28681 (28.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 28601 (10.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28601 (41.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 28601 ($261,600)
Every ZIP code in Bethlehem
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28601 | Hickory | 53,329 | 21,727 | $67,817 | $261,600 | 68.4% | 28.4% | 10.6% | 46 | 26,437 | 8% of its land |
| 28681 | Taylorsville | 25,566 | 9,768 | $60,977 | $209,000 | 79.4% | 28.6% | 7.9% | 19 | 11,029 | 2% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Bethlehem when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Bethlehem Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bethlehem. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Bethlehem.
Counties
- Catawba County — 11 ZIP codes
- Alexander County — 4 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Hickory — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Stephens — 2 ZIP codes
- Long View — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Bethlehem, NC?
- 28601 and 28681. A ZIP code is listed for Bethlehem when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Bethlehem Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bethlehem.
- What is the population of Bethlehem, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 4,101 residents inside Bethlehem Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Bethlehem hold 78,895 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Bethlehem, NC?
- $87,795 inside Bethlehem Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $60,977 to $67,817.
- Which Bethlehem ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28601, at $67,817, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Bethlehem, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 65 carrier routes reaching 35,445 residential and 2,039 business mailboxes.
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