Alexander County, NC ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes cover all or part of Alexander County, North Carolina: 28601, 28681, 28678 and 28636. The Census Bureau counts 36,412 residents in the county, with a median household income of $65,354 and a median home value of $211,800. Median household income ranges from $60,977 in 28681 to $74,845 in 28678. Its largest communities include Bethlehem, Taylorsville and Hiddenite.
Alexander County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 36,412 |
| Households | 14,126 |
| Median household income | $65,354 |
| Median home value | $211,800 |
| Median age | 43.8 |
| Median rent | $764 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 88,455 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 35,479 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,977 (28681) to $74,845 (28678) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,230 |
| Homeowners | 73.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 73 routes, 39,571 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Alexander County: 28678 ($74,845)
- Most residents: 28601 (53,329 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28678 (90.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28678 (35.8% 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 Alexander County
| 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 | 13% of its land |
| 28681 | Taylorsville | 25,566 | 9,768 | $60,977 | $209,000 | 79.4% | 28.6% | 7.9% | 19 | 11,029 | 100% of its land |
| 28678 | Stony Point | 5,064 | 2,124 | $74,845 | $236,600 | 90.5% | 35.8% | 7.3% | 4 | 2,138 | 46% of its land |
| 28636 | Hiddenite | 4,496 | 1,860 | $65,435 | $225,100 | 79.6% | 24.0% | 9.9% | 4 | 2,075 | 93% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Alexander County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Bethlehem — 4,101 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Taylorsville — 2,201 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hiddenite — 290 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Alexander County, NC?
- 28601, 28681, 28678 and 28636. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Alexander County?
- 36,412 residents in 14,126 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Alexander County?
- $65,354 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $60,977 (28681) to $74,845 (28678).
- Which Alexander County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28678, at $74,845, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Alexander County?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 73 carrier routes reaching 39,571 residential and 2,126 business mailboxes.
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