Hickory, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Hickory, North Carolina: 28601 and 28602. Together they are home to 84,442 residents in 33,732 households. That is more than the 44,258 people counted inside Hickory city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $62,048 in 28602 to $67,817 in 28601.
Hickory city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 44,258 |
| Households | 18,042 |
| Median household income | $64,576 |
| Median home value | $278,400 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Median rent | $1,063 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 84,442 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 33,732 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $62,048 (28602) to $67,817 (28601) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $65,764 |
| Homeowners | 66.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 67 routes, 38,230 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Hickory: 28601 ($67,817)
- Most residents: 28601 (53,329 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28601 (68.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28602 (31.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 28601 (10.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28602 (40.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 28601 ($261,600)
Every ZIP code in Hickory
| 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 | 39% of its land; mailing city |
| 28602 | Hickory | 31,113 | 12,005 | $62,048 | $212,900 | 62.9% | 31.3% | 10.5% | 21 | 15,047 | 15% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Hickory when at least 10% of its land lies inside Hickory city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hickory. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Hickory.
Counties
- Catawba County — 11 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- St. Stephens — 2 ZIP codes
- Long View — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Hickory, NC?
- 28601 and 28602. A ZIP code is listed for Hickory when at least 10% of its land lies inside Hickory city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hickory.
- What is the population of Hickory, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 44,258 residents inside Hickory city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Hickory hold 84,442 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Hickory, NC?
- $64,576 inside Hickory city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $62,048 to $67,817.
- Which Hickory 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 Hickory, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 67 carrier routes reaching 38,230 residential and 3,252 business mailboxes.
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